Gaffney public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will listen to staff recommendations on proposed fee adjustments for permits and other items. No vote or decision is indicated in the agenda. The meeting also includes opening comments and a slot for other business before adjournment.

• Staff recommendation on proposed fee adjustments for permits and other items

City Council

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will review applications for the city’s accommodations tax and make recommendations on how the tax revenue should be allocated. The meeting also includes opening comments, any other business, and adjournment.

• Call to order/opening comments
• Discuss A‑Tax applications
• Make recommendations on distribution of accommodations tax funds
• Other business
• Adjourn

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and held public hearings (with no public comment) on several items. It unanimously recommended City Council approve Limestone University's request to rezone five parcels on E. O’Neal Street and Hetty Hill Street to Multi‑Family Residential, and three parcels on E. O’Neal Street and Escambia Avenue to Medium‑Density Single‑Family (R‑12). The commission also voted to recommend amending the city zoning ordinance to create an Industrial District II (ID‑2) and add regulations for data‑center and cryptocurrency‑mining operations. Finally, the commission set the 2026 meeting dates.

• Rezoning of five parcels (550 E. O’Neal St., 552 E. O’Neal St., 138 Hetty Hill St., Lot Hetty Hill St., 136 Hetty Hill St.) from College Education District to Multi‑Family Residential District
• Rezoning of three parcels (606 E. O’Neal St., 604 E. O’Neal St., 113 Escambia Ave.) from College Education District to Medium‑Density Single‑Family Residential (R‑12)
• Recommendation to adopt an ordinance creating Industrial District II (ID‑2) and regulating data‑center and cryptocurrency‑mining operations
• Approval of the minutes from the October 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates

The Commission approved the November 12 minutes unanimously. It then recommended to City Council the staff‑proposed Historic Overlay District map with the specified parcel changes, passing the motion unanimously. The Commission also unanimously recommended the revised ARB language and zoning ordinance changes for the Historic Overlay District to City Council. No members of the public offered comments during the public hearings.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Historic Overlay District map to City Council (unanimous roll‑call)
• Recommended revised ARB language and HPOD zoning ordinance to City Council (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and hear requests from applicants for accommodation tax monies.

• Election of committee chairperson
• Review of requests for accommodation tax monies

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will meet to approve monthly bills, minutes, and 2026 meeting dates. The agenda includes second readings for two zoning ordinances, first readings for three other rezoning requests, and the adoption of an economic development strategic plan. The council will also hear a recommendation to rename McCluney Park.

• Second reading ordinance to rezone 311 Providence Road (Ordinance 2025-18)
• First reading ordinance to rezone 604, 606, and 113 Escambia Ave (Ordinance 2025-19)
• First reading ordinance to rezone 550, 552, 136, 138, and Hetty Hill St properties (Ordinance 2025-20)
• First reading ordinance to adopt regulations for cryptocurrency mining and data centers (Ordinance 2025-21)
• Consideration to rename McCluney Park

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several property alteration requests, including enclosing a screen room at 203 Curry St., updating 905 College Dr., and removing a roll‑up door at 616 N. Limestone St. The board will also review proposed revisions to the City of Gaffney Historic Preservation Overlay District boundaries and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Routine items such as approving prior minutes, setting 2026 meeting dates, and hearing the Zoning Administrator’s report will also be addressed.

• Request to enclose screen room at 203 Curry St. (TM # 100-01-00-106.000)
• Request to update 905 College Dr. (TM # 100-03-00-048.000) with reroofing, portico, garage, deck, porch, door, chimneys, windows, and shingles
• Request to remove roll‑up door and archway material at 616 N. Limestone St. (TM # 099-03-00-087.008)
• Proposed revisions to Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPOD) boundaries
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The Architectural Review Board approved the October 28, 2025 minutes and accepted a screen‑room enclosure request for 203 Curry Street. It approved several renovation items for 905 College Drive, tabled a roll‑up door removal request for 616 N. Limestone St., and recommended a revised historic preservation overlay district map to the Planning Commission. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and accepted a staff‑provided mural rendering for 317 N. Limestone St.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted screen‑room enclosure request for 203 Curry Street (unanimous)
• Approved reroofing, rear deck, screen porch, chimney caps, right‑side window restoration, and fiber‑cement shingle shakes for gable at 905 College Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of roll‑up door request for 616 N. Limestone St. pending owner presence (unanimous)
• Recommended revised HPOD boundaries map (Exhibit A) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 ARB meeting dates (unanimous)
• Accepted staff’s alternate mural rendering for 317 N. Limestone St. (unanimous)

City Council

The joint City Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board meeting will consider changes to Section 2.6 of the Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPOD) in the city zoning ordinance. The discussion includes proposed adjustments to the HPOD boundaries. No vote or final decision is indicated in the agenda.

• Discuss revisions to Section 2.6 of the HPOD historic preservation overlay district in the zoning ordinance and proposed boundary changes

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning requests from Limestone University, changing five parcels to Multi-Family Residential and three parcels to Medium Density Single-Family Residential. The commission will also hear a request to modify the zoning ordinance by adding regulations for data center operations and creating a new Industrial District (ID-2). Additional agenda items include approving the 2026 meeting dates and receiving the Zoning Administrator’s report.

• Rezone five parcels (550 E. O’Neal St., 552 E. O’Neal St., 138 Hetty Hill St., Lot Hetty Hill St., 136 Hetty Hill St.) from College Education (CE) to Multi-Family Residential District (RM)
• Rezone three parcels (606 E. O’Neal St., 604 E. O’Neal St., 113 Escambia Ave.) from College Education (CE) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential District (R-12)
• Adopt regulations for data center operations and create a new Industrial District (ID-2) in the zoning ordinance
• Approve the 2026 meeting dates
• Zoning Administrator’s report

The commission approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended that City Council approve Limestone University's request to rezone five parcels from College Education District to Multi‑Family Residential District and three parcels to Medium‑Density Single‑Family Residential District. It also unanimously recommended amending the city zoning ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency mining and data‑center operations, including creating a new Industrial District II (ID‑2). Finally, the commission approved the 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of five parcels from CE to RM (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of three parcels from CE to R-12 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council amend zoning ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency mining and data centers (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will consider second readings for three ordinances: rezone a property at 111 West Rutledge Ave., extend a cryptocurrency moratorium, and adopt the city's comprehensive plan. The council will also hear a recommendation on a rezoning request at 311 Providence Road and consider renaming McCluneey Park.

• Second reading to rezone 111 West Rutledge Ave. (Ordinance 2025-15)
• Second reading to extend cryptocurrency moratorium (Ordinance 2025-16)
• Second reading to adopt Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2025-17)
• Recommendation to rezone 311 Providence Road (Ordinance 2025-18)
• Request to rename McCluneey Park

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider two property modification requests: one from contractor George Duncan to add to the rear of a detached garage and add a room at 509 S. Petty St., and another from owner Linda Fair to enclose a screen room at 203 Curry St. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and hear the Zoning Administrator’s report.

• Approve minutes of the September 23, 2025 meeting
• Review George Duncan’s request to add to the rear of the detached garage and add a room at 509 S. Petty St. (TM # 082-13-00-007.000)
• Review Linda Fair’s request to enclose the screen room at 203 Curry St. (TM # 100-01-00-106.000)
• Hear the Zoning Administrator’s report

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a contractor's request to add a 10 × 12 rear addition and extend the garage at 509 S. Petty St. A separate request to enclose a screen room at 203 Curry St. was tabled until a representative could be present.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rear garage extension and 10 × 12 addition at 509 S. Petty St. (unanimous)
• Tabled enclosure request for screen room at 203 Curry St. (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request submitted by the City of Gaffney. The request concerns the installation of on-premises free-standing signage at 210 N. Limestone St.

• Variance request for on-premises free-standing signage at 210 N. Limestone St. (TM# 099-04-00-029.000)
• Public hearing regarding the 210 N. Limestone St. variance

The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a variance to allow on‑premises free‑standing signage at 210 N. Limestone Street. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing on the variance request.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for on‑premises free‑standing signage at 210 N. Limestone St (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request by Mr. Michael Farley to change 311 Providence Rd from General Commercial to General Residential. The agenda also includes a report from the Zoning Administrator.

• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on rezoning request for 311 Providence Rd
• Consider approval of rezoning from General Commercial to General Residential
• Zoning Administrator’s report

The commission approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved a recommendation to City Council to rezone 311 Providence Road from General Commercial to General Residential, also unanimously. No public comments were made during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 311 Providence Road from GC to RG (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council Police Committee meeting will begin with opening comments and an invocation, then receive an update on police department grant funding, followed by a report from the SAT team. The agenda also includes a slot for other business before adjourning.

• Update on police department grants
• Report from the SAT team

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold a public hearing to gather input on the city's updated Comprehensive Plan. The council will take the first reading of Ordinance 2025-17 to adopt that plan. Additional items include second readings of ordinances updating the business license schedule, trespass authority, loitering and public intoxication codes, a rezoning request for 111 West Rutledge Ave, and a first reading to extend the cryptocurrency moratorium. The meeting also includes reports, a presentation from Marcus Walters of the World Bank Group, and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on the city's updated Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-17 to adopt the Comprehensive Plan
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to amend the Business License Ordinance class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-15 to rezone parcel #082-13-00-059.001 at 111 West Rutledge Ave
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-16 to extend the moratorium on cryptocurrency

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several requests for property changes and new construction. The board will decide on a new restaurant project and various exterior modifications to existing buildings.

• Request to build a new restaurant at 110 and 112 E. Fredrick St.
• Request for a 12’x12’ rear deck at 734 Union St.
• Request to paint the exterior of the building at 116 E. Birnie St.
• Request for a mural at 317 N. Limestone St.

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a 12’x12’ deck at 734 Union St., the exterior paint scheme for 116 E. Birnie Street, a mural at 31 7 N. Limestone Street, and a new restaurant at 110 and 112 E. Frederick St. with the third accessory building excluded.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 12’x12’ deck at 734 Union St. with picketing enclosures and staircase moved (unanimous)
• Approved exterior paint request for 116 E. Birnie St.; signage and awning to be approved later (unanimous)
• Approved mural on 31 7 N. Limestone St. (unanimous)
• Approved new restaurant at 110 and 112 E. Frederick St. excluding third accessory building (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 111 W. Rutledge Ave., changing it from Medium Density Single‑Family Residential (R‑12) to General Commercial. It will also hear a request to adopt the City’s updated Comprehensive Plan and discuss a draft zoning ordinance addressing the moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data‑center operations. Additional agenda items include street‑name changes for the Fox Creek Subdivision, a Zoning Administrator’s report, and routine approvals of meeting minutes.

• Rezoning request for 111 W. Rutledge Ave. from R‑12 to General Commercial (GC)
• Public hearing and approval of the City’s updated Comprehensive Plan
• Street name modifications for the Fox Creek Subdivision
• Draft zoning ordinance responding to the moratorium on cryptocurrency mining & data center operations
• Zoning Administrator’s report

The commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning of 111 W. Rutledge Avene from R‑12 to General Commercial. A resolution was passed asking the City Council to adopt the updated Comprehensive Plan. The commission also approved three street‑name changes for the Fox Creek Subdivision.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 111 W. Rutledge Avene to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Passed resolution requesting City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved street name changes in Fox Creek Subdivision: remove Bark Ridge Way, add Nature’s Bend Drive, change Babble Creek Drive to Babble Creek Trail (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will meet to approve monthly bills, minutes, and ordinances for first reading, including updates to business licensing and loitering laws. The body will also discuss a chicken-keeping request, a property swap for the Revolutionary War Discovery Center, and rates for housing inmates at the Cherokee County Detention Center.

• First reading of ordinance to update business license class schedule
• First reading of ordinance to amend loitering laws
• First reading of ordinance to amend public intoxication laws
• Discussion on rates for housing inmates at Cherokee County Detention Center
• Consideration of property swap for Revolutionary War Discovery Center

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider two property modification requests. The board will review plans for residential updates and a commercial mural.

• Request from Robert and Vicky Gentry for exterior paint, shutters, window replacement, and a concrete pad at 800 College Dr.
• Request from Darren Mason for a mural at 317 N. Limestone St.

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It also unanimously approved the requested exterior paint, siding, shutters, window replacement, garage‑door restoration, concrete pad, black gutters, black railing, and chimney cap for 800 College Dr. The mural proposal for 317 N Limestone St was tabled for discussion and vote at the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exterior renovation details for 800 College Dr – paint, siding, shutters, windows, garage doors, concrete pad, gutters, railing, chimney cap (unanimous)
• Tabled mural proposal for 317 N Limestone St for next meeting (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider procedural items, including appointing a vice-chairperson and adopting rules. The meeting will also hear a request from Southbound Development Group Inc. for a variance to the setback requirements for a property at 1541 W. Floyd Baker Blvd.

• Variance request for 1541 W. Floyd Baker Blvd (TM# 080-00-00-119.000) on setback requirements
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Vote on the requested variance
• Discussion on adoption of Rules and Procedures for the Board
• Zoning Administrator’s report

The Board of Zoning Appeals appointed Tracie Wilson as 2025 Vice‑Chairperson and approved the February 18, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. After public comment, the Board denied Southbound Development Group’s variance request for 1541 W. Floyd Baker Blvd., also unanimously. The Board then adopted updated Rules and Procedures.

• Appointed Tracie Wilson as 2025 Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for 1541 W. Floyd Baker Blvd. (unanimous)
• Adopted Board Rules and Procedures (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will meet to discuss an ordinance that would allow the city to place certain individuals on trespass from City Hall if they are deemed a threat. The meeting is procedural and does not include any decisions.

• Discussion of ordinance allowing trespass restrictions for potential threats at City Hall

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold a special meeting to hear a report from Police Chief Gerald Knight. The discussion will focus on the action plan for the downtown area.

• Report from Police Chief Gerald Knight on the downtown area action plan

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 2025 and consider a preliminary plat for a major subdivision on Littlejohn St. and King St. The body will also hear an update on the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of July 8, 2025, meeting minutes
• Preliminary Plat for Littlejohn Place subdivision on Littlejohn St. and King St.
• Update on the City's Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning Administrator's report

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the preliminary plat for the Littlejohn Place subdivision on Littlejohn St. and King St., adopting staff‑recommended conditions, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Littlejohn Place subdivision with staff conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Building and Grounds Committee will meet to hear an update on the construction of the Revolutionary War Discovery Center. The meeting also includes time for other business.

• Construction update on the Revolutionary War Discovery Center

City Council

The City Council will meet to review monthly bills and approve minutes from the July 7 meeting. Members will consider a request to keep chickens at a specific residential address and make appointments to boards and commissions.

• Request from Tiffany Plumley to keep chickens at 201 Vine Street
• Presentation from Tim Lipsey regarding the Cherokee 250 event invitation
• Appointments to various boards and commissions
• Approval of monthly bills

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider requests for exterior updates, a new home construction, and property repairs. The board will also review the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Request to update exterior structure at 904 E. Frederick St.
• Request to build a new single-family residence at 613 College Dr.
• Request to install vinyl siding at 221 College Dr.
• Request to repair front porch and replace fence section at 223 E. Jefferies St.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. The Board also unanimously adopted a motion to treat the Benchmark Planning presentation on the updated Comprehensive Plan as informational only. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted motion that Benchmark update was informational only (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from June 10, 2025. The body will hear an update from Benchmark Planning regarding the city's updated Comprehensive Plan.

• Update from Benchmark Planning on the updated Comprehensive Plan

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted a motion stating that the Benchmark Planning presentation was for information only. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted motion that Benchmark update was informational only (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance for a general obligation bond. The meeting includes a presentation on the stormwater master plan and a report on the downtown area action plan.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-10 for a general obligation bond not exceeding $1,450,000
• Mid-project presentation on the Stormwater Master Plan by Woolpert
• Planning Commission recommendation on Phase 2 of the Creekside Estates subdivision
• Police Chief Gerald Knight report on the downtown area action plan

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three requests for new construction and exterior updates. The board will also review the Zoning Administrator’s report.

• Request for a detached garage at 712 S. Petty St.
• Request to update the exterior of 904 E. Frederick St.
• Request from TMC Development LLC for a new bank at 311 S. Limestone St.

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a detached garage at 712 S. Petty St. The request to update the exterior of 904 E. Frederick St was tabled until the applicant is present. Finally, the board unanimously approved the proposed bank construction at 311 S. Limestone St with suggested materials and design details.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage at 712 S. Petty St (unanimous)
• Tabled exterior update request for 904 E. Frederick St (unanimous)
• Approved bank construction at 311 S. Limestone St with suggested shingles, corbels, and other design elements (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The body will also review a rezoning request and a proposal for a general obligation bond.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-9 to adopt 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-8 to rezone parcel #082-10-00-030.000 at 204 West Oneal Street
• First reading of ordinance for a general obligation bond not exceeding $1,450,000

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final plat for a residential development phase and discuss potential updates to zoning rules for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts.

• Final Plat for Phase 2 of Creekside Estates on Twin Lake Road requested by Mark III Properties
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance changes for Bed and Breakfasts and Short-Term Rentals

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Final Plat for Phase 2 of Creekside Estates on Twin Lake Road, subject to the City staff letter conditions. The board discussed possible zoning changes for Bed and Breakfasts and Short‑Term Rentals but took no action.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Phase 2 Creekside Estates with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Discussed zoning changes for Bed and Breakfasts and Short‑Term Rentals (no motion)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of the 2025-2026 budget ordinance. The body will also review several rezoning requests and a change to the election method for the Board of Public Works.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-9 adopting the 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-6 to rezone 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-8 to rezone 204 West Oneal Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-7 changing the Gaffney Board of Public Works election method
• Requests to keep goats at 305 Austin Drive and chickens at 204 Shannon Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review two requests: one for exterior repairs at 427 S. Limestone St. and another to replace a non-conforming accessory building at 513 E. Montgomery St.

• Exterior repairs at 427 S. Limestone St. (TM# 082-13-00-030.00)
• Replace non-conforming accessory building at 513 E. Montgomery St. (TM# 100-01-00-114.000)

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved Rafael Almendares' request to place a 10' × 12' storage building at 513 E. Montgomery Street, requiring wood siding, white color, asphalt shingle roof, and a site plan before placement.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved storage building request with conditions (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Gaffney Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests: Southside Baptist Church at 204 W. O'Neal St. to Neighborhood Commercial, and Benchmark Investments on Huntington Rd. to Industrial District. The commission will also discuss potential changes to the Zoning Ordinance for Bed and Breakfasts and Short-Term Rentals, and hear an update on the City Comprehensive Plan.

• Request from Southside Baptist Church to rezone 204 W. O'Neal St. from R-12 to Neighborhood Commercial
• Request from Benchmark Investments, Inc. to rezone parcel on Huntington Rd. from R-12 to Industrial District
• Public hearings for both rezoning requests
• Discussion of possible changes to Zoning Ordinance for Bed and Breakfasts and Short-Term Rentals
• Update on City Comprehensive Plan from Benchmark

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the rezoning of Southside Baptist Church’s property at 204 W. O’Neal from R‑12 Medium Density Single Family to Neighborhood Commercial. The commission denied the rezoning request for Benchmark Investments’ parcel on Huntington Rd. from R‑12 to Industrial District, with a 3‑1 vote. Because a member left and quorum was lost, the discussion on possible zoning changes for bed‑and‑breakfasts and short‑term rentals was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 204 W. O’Neal property to Neighborhood Commercial (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Huntington Rd. parcel to Industrial District (3-1)
• Tabled discussion on Bed and Breakfast and Short-Term Rental zoning changes (loss of quorum)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to hear a report from Ben Kochenower, CPA, of Cline Brandt and Kochenower & Co. The discussion focuses on the audit for the year ending June 30, 2024.

• Audit for year ending June 30, 2024 presented by Ben Kochenower, CPA

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for a cryptocurrency moratorium and a rezoning on Providence Road. The body will also consider a first reading for a rezoning at 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and a change to the Board of Public Works election method.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-5 establishing a moratorium on cryptocurrency
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-4 to rezone parcel #099-01-00-004.000 on Providence Road
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-6 to rezone parcel #081-16-00-066.000 at 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-7 changing the election method for the Board of Public Works
• Finance Committee report on the 2025/2026 budget

Finance Committee

The Gaffney Finance Committee is meeting to hear budget requests from various city departments. The agenda also includes opening comments and other business before adjournment.

• Hear budget requests from various city departments

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will vote to appoint its 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will consider a request for a home addition and discuss the authority to regulate sign wording in the HPOD. The City Attorney will also provide a directive from City Council.

• Request from Jenny Gettys to install a screen room at 356 College Dr.
• Discussion on ARB authority to regulate wording content on signs within the HPOD
• Appointment of 2025 Chairperson
• Appointment of 2025 Vice-Chairperson

The board unanimously appointed Vanessa Fleming as the 2025 Chairman and Darren Mason as Vice‑Chairman. The minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting were accepted unanimously. The board also unanimously approved Jenny Gettys' request to add a screened‑in, aluminum‑framed room at 356 College Dr.

• Appointed Vanessa Fleming as 2025 Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Darren Mason as 2025 Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved screened‑in room addition at 356 College Dr. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a parcel at 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. from Residential General to Neighborhood Commercial. The body will also receive a Comprehensive Plan update and discuss zoning changes for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts.

• Rezoning request for 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. from Residential General (RG) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
• Public hearing on the 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. rezoning
• Comprehensive Plan update from Benchmark
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance changes for Bed and Breakfasts and Short-Term Rentals

The commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A rezoning request for 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to change from Residential General to Neighborhood Commercial was presented and unanimously approved, with the note that it must still be considered by the City Council. No formal decisions were made on the short‑term rental or B&B ordinance proposals; those items were discussed for future action.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to Neighborhood Commercial (unanimous)

City Council

The Gaffney City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to rezone a parcel on Wilkinsville Highway and to create a bias-based intimidation offense. They will also consider first readings of a rezoning on Providence Road and a moratorium on cryptocurrency. Additionally, the council will hear an economic development project report and consider resolutions on fair housing, safety, and a joint industrial park.

• Second reading of rezoning parcel #100-08-00-066.000 on Wilkinsville Highway (Ordinance 2025-2)
• Second reading of ordinance adding bias-based intimidation offense (Ordinance 2025-3)
• First reading of rezoning parcel #099-01-00-004.000 on Providence Road (Ordinance 2025-4)
• First reading of ordinance establishing moratorium on cryptocurrency (Ordinance 2025-5)
• Resolution consenting to property placement for joint industrial and business park with Cherokee and Spartanburg counties (Resolution 2025-3)

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will organize for 2025 by nominating and voting for chairperson and vice-chairperson, and approve minutes from the January 28 meeting. The Board will also hear and consider four requests: painting, sign, and awning work at 415 N. Limestone St.; repainting and sign at 110 E Robinson St.; an outbuilding at 108 Laurel St.; and a proposal to allow staff-level approval of hanging, freestanding, and window signs. The zoning administrator will report on a chimney issue at 228 E. Rutledge Ave.

• Nomination and vote for 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Request from Abe Duenas to paint, install sign and awning at 415 N. Limestone St.
• Request from Kelsey Hall to repaint exterior and install sign at 110 E Robinson St.
• Proposal to allow staff-level approval for hanging, freestanding, and window signs

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes of the Jan. 28, 2025 meeting and unanimously approved three tenant/owner applications: Abe Duenas’s paint, awning and historic‑downtown sign; Kelsey Hall’s exterior paint, gold fixtures and signage; and Anna Blanton’s backyard outbuilding and six‑foot wooden privacy fence. The board also voted to allow staff to review and approve all signage that meets zoning and building codes, except murals, awnings and painted‑on signs. Nominations for the 2025 Chairman and Vice‑Chairperson were tabled.

• Tabled nomination of 2025 Chairman (unanimous)
• Tabled nomination of 2025 Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Abe Duenas paint, awning replacement and historic‑downtown sign (unanimous)
• Approved Kelsey Hall exterior paint, gold light fixtures, white lettering and historic‑downtown sign (unanimous)
• Approved Anna Blanton 12’ × 16’ outbuilding and six‑foot wooden privacy fence (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to approve signage that meets zoning/building codes, except murals, awnings, painted signs (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a preliminary plat and street names for Ansley’s Corner Subdivision. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Providence Rd. and discuss potential zoning changes for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts.

• Preliminary Plat approval for Ansley’s Corner Subdivision
• Proposed street names for Ansley’s Corner Subdivision
• Rezoning request for 326 Providence Rd. from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Residential (RG)
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance changes for Bed and Breakfasts and short-term rentals

The Gaffney Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Ansley's Corner Subdivision, a 16-lot single-family development on South Johnson Road, subject to staff conditions in a February 28, 2025 letter. The commission also approved street names Adelyn Lane and Ansley Drive, and rezoned 326 Providence Road from Neighborhood Commercial to General Residential. Discussion on possible zoning ordinance changes for short-term rentals was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved preliminary plat for Ansley's Corner Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved street names Adelyn Lane and Ansley Drive (unanimous)
• Rezoned 326 Providence Road from NC to RG (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a rezoning request for a property on Wilkinsville Highway and a first reading of an ordinance regarding bias-based intimidation. The body will also consider a request to keep quail at a city residence and hear from the Downtown Business Association.

• Rezoning request for Parcel # 100-08-00-066 .000 on Wilkinsville Highway (Ordinance 2025-2)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-3 to add bias-based intimidation to Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinance
• Request from Jerome Durham to keep quail at his residence
• Presentation of a plaque to Louis Smith
• Discussion with Downtown Business Association regarding Food Truck Friday

City Council

The Legislative Committee of the Gaffney City Council will discuss a proposed hate crimes ordinance for the city. No vote or decision is scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of a hate crimes ordinance for the City of Gaffney

City Council

The Police Committee will meet to hear an update on Police Department operations. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Update on Police Department operations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Gaffney Board of Zoning Appeals will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025, approve past meeting minutes, and hold a public hearing on a variance request from Christopher Alan McEntire to subdivide the parcel at 300 E. Fairview Ave. (TM# 100-02-00-096.000). The board will then vote on the variance request.

• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024, and January 21, 2025
• Variance request by Christopher Alan McEntire to subdivide 300 E. Fairview Ave. (TM# 100-02-00-096.000)
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Zoning Administrator’s report

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request by Christopher Alan McEntire to subdivide the parcel at 300 E. Fairview Ave. into two lots of just over 10,000 square feet each. The denial was based on the request not conforming to the findings required by Zoning Ordinance Section 8.4-6(2)(a-d). The board also appointed Paul Kadanec as 2025 Chairperson, tabled the vice-chairperson nomination, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Denied variance for subdivision at 300 E. Fairview Ave. (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Kadanec as 2025 Chairperson (unanimous)
• Tabled vice-chairperson nomination until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone a parcel on Wilkinsville Hwy from General Commercial to General Residential. They will also consider major revisions to the preliminary plat for Mill Creek Subdivision and proposed street name changes for that subdivision. Additionally, the Commission will discuss the upcoming Comprehensive Plan with a consultant from Benchmark Planning.

• Rezoning request (TM # 100-08-00-066.000) on Wilkinsville Hwy from General Commercial to General Residential
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Major revisions to the Preliminary Plat for Mill Creek Subdivision
• Proposed street name changes for Mill Creek Subdivision
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan with Jason Epley of Benchmark Planning

The Gaffney Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Wilkinsville Highway from General Commercial to General Residential, allowing duplexes. They also approved major revisions to the Mill Creek Subdivision preliminary plat, reducing town homes to single-family homes, and approved street name changes. The commission elected new officers and discussed the upcoming Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved rezoning of Wilkinsville Highway parcel from General Commercial to General Residential (motion carried)
• Approved major revisions to Mill Creek Subdivision preliminary plat, changing to 51 single-family homes and adding a pool (unanimous)
• Approved street name changes: Foxglove Way to Foxglove Drive, removed Maple Leaf Court (motion carried)
• Appointed Mary Pat Tyndall as 2025 Chairperson (4-0, Tyndall recused)
• Appointed Donald Logan as 2025 Vice-Chair (4-0, Logan recused)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance to establish an R-8 zoning classification. Members will also consider board appointments and a grant application for an African American museum.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1 to establish R-8 zoning classification
• Permit request from Kirby McKinney to play guitar on city streets
• Grant application for an African American museum
• Appointments to various boards and commissions
• Review of monthly bills

Architectural Review Board

The Gaffney Architectural Review Board will elect a 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman, approve December 2024 minutes, and consider six property modification requests. Specific items include changes to a previously approved remodel at 401 N. Limestone St., storm damage repairs at 100 Victoria Ln., chimney removal at 228 E. Rutledge Ave., fence installations at two addresses, and door replacement at 522 N. Limestone St. The meeting will also include the Zoning Administrator's report.

• Elect 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Consider changes to previous remodel approval at 401 N. Limestone St. (Anthony Vavrick)
• Hear request for storm damage repairs at 100 Victoria Ln. (Todd Lawrence)
• Consider chimney removal at 228 E. Rutledge Ave. (Trip Hartman)
• Review fence requests at 129 E. Fredrick St. and 734 Union St., and door replacement at 522 N. Limestone St. (multiple owners)

The Architectural Review Board denied a request to remove a chimney at 228 E. Rutledge Ave. and required the owner to replace a basement window 'like for like.' The board approved changes to a remodel at 401 N. Limestone St., a wood railing at 100 Victoria Lane, a fence at 129 E. Frederick St., a fence at 734 Union St., and door/window replacements at 522 N. Limestone St. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved changes to remodel at 401 N. Limestone St. (windows Boysenberry, tile below front windows) (unanimous)
• Approved wood railing, painted white, at 100 Victoria Lane (unanimous)
• Denied chimney removal at 228 E. Rutledge Ave.; required 'like for like' basement window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 6ft privacy fence at 129 E. Frederick St. (unanimous)
• Approved 6ft privacy fence, stained clear, at 734 Union St. (unanimous)
• Approved door/window replacement and black canvas awning at 522 N. Limestone St. (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to appoint its 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a specific property subdivision.

• Variance request for subdivision of 300 E. Fairview Ave. (TM# 100-02-00-096.000)
• Appointment of 2025 Chairperson
• Appointment of 2025 Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals met on January 21, 2025, but only two of five members were present, failing to establish a quorum. As a result, no business was conducted, and all agenda items were carried over to the next month's meeting.

• No quorum; meeting adjourned without action
• Agenda items carried over to next month's meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold an installation ceremony for District One member Cameo Wilson. The body will consider a new zoning classification, a subdivision plat, and the disbursement of state accommodations tax funds.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-1 to establish R-8 zoning classification
• Final plat for the Creekside subdivision
• Disbursement of state accommodations tax funds
• Request for speed bumps on Avondale Drive
• Request for an Easter parade in the City of Gaffney