Clemson public meetings in 2024

Sustainability Committee

The Clemson Sustainability Committee will form subcommittees and determine short-term priority actions. The meeting includes a public comment period and a presentation on wildlife certification updates.

• Formation of subcommittees
• Determination of short-term priority actions
• Wildlife Certification Update presentation
• Guest speaker: Chad Carson (Friends of the Green Crescent Trails)
• Discussion of newsletter topics

The committee unanimously approved forming three subcommittees: NWF Wildlife Certification, Energy Efficiency, and Tree Preservation and Canopy Protection. It also approved amended November minutes and heard a guest speaker from Green Crescent Trails. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Formed NWF Wildlife Certification Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Formed Energy Efficiency Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Formed Tree Preservation and Canopy Protection Subcommittee (unanimous)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of documents for the December 10, 2024, meeting. No specific motions, votes, or discussion items are detailed in the text.

• Arts Center documentation
• Ethics documentation
• Vested Rights documentation
• Assets documentation
• ACATS documentation

The Clemson City Council approved the second reading of an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC, approved the funding plan for the Arts Center Facility, and adopted an Ethics and Code of Conduct Statement for elected and appointed officials with a change to point 7. All votes were unanimous. The council also scheduled a public hearing for January 13th on an ordinance change regarding non-conforming properties destroyed by non-voluntary actions.

• Approved second reading of infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved funding plan for the Arts Center Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Ethics and Code of Conduct Statement with amended point 7 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 13, 2025 on ordinance change for non-conforming properties

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved a request for marquee-style lighting at 364 College Ave (Tiger Sports Shop) with stipulations, including wider bulb spacing and specific parapet wrapping. The board also adopted the November 5, 2024 minutes unanimously. Staff reported ongoing work on a middle housing ordinance and buffer-ordinance update, and the chairman provided a draft recommendation on the board's role in Planned Development approvals.

• Approved marquee lighting at 364 College Ave with stipulations (unanimous)
• Adopted November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative and municipal matters. The agenda includes reviews of insurance, parking, and the arts center.

• Insurance review
• Parking matters
• Arts center discussion
• Censure item
• Ethics review

The council voted 5-1 to censure Council Member Catherine Watt for actions including forwarding a privileged email and an inappropriate interaction. It also approved first reading of an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC, a waiver of metered parking in downtown garages from Dec 13 to Jan 8, the 2025 employee benefits renewal, a debris management contract, and the 2025 meeting schedule. A public hearing on a proposed TIF ordinance was held with no comments.

• Approved resolution to censure Council Member Catherine Watt (5-1)
• Approved first reading of infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of metered parking in downtown garages Dec 13-Jan 8 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 employee benefits renewal (unanimous)
• Approved contract for debris management and monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will convene to review meeting materials and agenda items. The session includes documents related to the Planning Commission, a parking deck, and various city reports.

• Agenda and meeting materials available for review
• Planning Commission documents
• Parking deck materials
• City reports (Nettles, RDR, EDAC, Insurance, IRA)

The council approved a $49,000 change order for shade structures and concrete pads at Nettles Park dog parks, awarded a maintenance contract for the Keith Street Parking Deck, and authorized the mayor to send a letter of support to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed a possible infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC, but took no formal action.

• Approved $49,000 change order to Foothills Contracting for Nettles Park dog park shade structures (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Keith Street Parking Deck maintenance to Strickland Waterproofing (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to provide letter of support to National Low Income Housing Coalition (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to enroll in Bank of America purchase card contract (unanimous; Ducworth recused)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2024 as presented

Planning Commission

The Clemson Planning Commission will meet on November 18, 2024. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the September 9 meeting, reviewing the status of the Comprehensive Plan update, and considering representation at council meetings and future workshops. No specific decisions beyond routine items are listed.

• Discussion: Status of Comprehensive Plan Update (presented by Nathan Woods)
• Other Item: Planning Commission representation at City Council meetings
• Other Item: Future workshops and other events

The Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no action or advisory items. It approved the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote, with one abstention. Staff provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan update, noting a draft of vision, goals, and future land use map would be emailed to commissioners by month's end. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Rice abstained)

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to review department staffing and crime statistics from October 2024. The meeting includes a presentation to Riley Wright and Ashby Williams and a discussion on future presentation requests.

• Department status and staffing review for October 2024
• Crime statistics review for October 2024
• Presentation to Riley Wright and Ashby Williams

The Clemson Police Advisory Board met and received updates from Chief Campos on department status, including four officer vacancies and one dispatch opening. The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes with a correction. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Kevin Dull, seconded by Sandy Edge)
• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes with correction adding Chair Lisa Robinson to attendance

Sustainability Committee

The Clemson Sustainability Committee will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and hear a guest speaker, Jerry Kerns, CAT Bus Director. Members will vote to finalize term limits ranging from one to three years for each committee member. The meeting will also include discussion of the Climate Action Plan report, a wildlife habitat certification update, and a community connection article, followed by a staff report and open business.

• Vote to finalize term limits for committee members (1‑3 year terms)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan report
• Wildlife Habitat Certification update from Chris White
• Community Connection Article presentation
• Staff report by Tony Tidwell

The committee approved term limits for its members by unanimous vote and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members heard a presentation from CATbus Transit Administrator Jerry Kerns on electric versus diesel buses, including a $4.6 million grant for compressed natural gas buses. The committee agreed to keep its four main goals from the October meeting and set short-term priorities and subcommittee formation for the December agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussion and updates.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Nancy Spitler motioned, Cindy Hekking seconded)
• Approved committee member term limits by unanimous vote: 3-year terms for Eunice, Reeta, Cindy; 2-year for Bob, Mary; 1-year for Elaine, Nancy, Andrew (Bob moved, Nancy seconded)
• Agreed to keep the four main goals from the October meeting (Promoting Energy Efficiency, Preserving Natural Resources, Reducing Waste, Promoting Sustainable Development and Smart Growth)
• Agreed that certification of both community common areas and private property for Community Wildlife Habitat needs to be pursued
• Set determination of short-term priority actions and subcommittee formation as a December agenda item
• Set discussion of a Spring Committee Connection newsletter article as a December agenda item
• Adjourned at 8:13 PM (Andrew moved, Nancy seconded)

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved a variance allowing the faceplate of an existing freestanding sign at 521 College Ave to be replaced, with the condition that the variance expires if the property is redeveloped. The board also approved a motion requesting that all Planned Developments in the city receive BAR approval. A separate request for marquee-style perimeter lighting at 364 College Ave was on the agenda, but the applicant was not present and the minutes record no decision on it.

• Approved variance to replace faceplate of existing freestanding sign at 521 College Ave, expiring if property is redeveloped (unanimous)
• Adopted August 6, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion that all Planned Developments in Clemson receive BAR approval (unanimous)
• No decision recorded on 2024-AR-16 marquee lighting at 364 College Ave; applicant absent

City Council

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved the second reading of a text amendment addressing front setbacks and parking in the CP-2 zoning district. The council also unanimously approved the Accommodations Tax Committee's recommendations for ATAX grants. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations and a discussion about a purchase card contract.

• Approved 2nd reading of text amendment for CP-2 front setbacks and parking (unanimous)
• Approved Accommodations Tax Committee ATAX grant recommendations (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Clemson Police Advisory Board will meet on October 24, 2024. The agenda includes a Remote Viewing segment for public comments, a review of the posted October 2024 agenda documents, and distribution of meeting minutes from September 24, 2024. No policy decisions or other substantive items are listed.

• Remote Viewing – public comment period
• Agenda documents (October 2024 agenda PDF)
• Meeting Materials – PABMINUTES9-24-24 PDF

City Council

The council unanimously approved the first reading of a text amendment addressing front setbacks and parking in the CP-2 district. It also unanimously approved an amendment to the fire contract to include enhanced paramedic services, funded by 3 mills of the property tax increase. The council received a report from the Accommodations Tax Committee recommending $256,800 in funding for five applicants. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 1st reading of CP-2 text amendment on front setbacks and parking (unanimous)
• Approved fire contract amendment for enhanced paramedic services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024 as presented

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request from Paul Gordon for a pool at 105 Catawbah Rd., waiving the required 10-foot rear setback. The approval includes a stipulation for a two-foot barrier from the property line. The board also adopted the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting unanimously.

• Approved variance 2024-V-07 for pool at 105 Catawbah Rd. with 2-foot barrier stipulation (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive a council update and a metered parking update. It will hold a follow‑up discussion from a merchant meeting about the Downtown Revitalization Project. The committee will then present recommendations to the city council.

• Approval of Minutes: August 13, 2024
• Council Update – John Ducworth
• Metered Parking Update – Rebekah Wilbanks
• Follow‑up discussion from merchant meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project
• Recommendations to Council

The Economic Development Advisory Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to extend parking enforcement to Saturdays from August through May, excluding game days and special events. The committee also decided to schedule a work session on October 24 to discuss public restroom hours for the College Ave community building project, and approved the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Recommended Council extend parking enforcement to Saturdays, August through May, excluding game days and special events (all in favor)
• Decided to hold a work session on October 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Your Pie to discuss downtown public restrooms

Sustainability Committee

The City of Clemson Sustainability Committee will meet to establish term limits for its members and review its mission statement. The body will also organize goals from a previous meeting and receive a report from the City Horticulturist regarding Wildlife Habitat Certification.

• Setting term limits for committee members
• Review and potential editing of the Committee mission statement
• Discussion on Wildlife Habitat Certification with Chris White
• Organization of goals discussed during the September 10th meeting

The Clemson Sustainability Advisory Committee unanimously approved its mission statement and identified four major goals: promoting energy efficiency, preserving natural resources, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable development and smart growth. The committee also discussed term limits for members, to be voted on in November, and heard presentations on the Tree Ordinance and wildlife habitat certification.

• Approved mission statement unanimously
• Identified four major goals: energy efficiency, natural resources, waste reduction, sustainable development
• Recommended member term lengths (to be voted on in November)
• Scheduled November agenda items: goals document, subcommittees, term limits vote

City Council

The Clemson City Council will conduct a public hearing on front‑setback requirements and parking. Council members will also consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance, a loan proposal for parking improvements, a sewer‑replacement project, and a mutual‑aid agreement.

• Public hearing on front setback and parking
• Consideration of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance
• Discussion of a loan for parking facilities
• Review of a sewer replacement project
• Consideration of a mutual‑aid agreement

The council approved the first reading of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance aimed at creating 100-125 affordable housing units on Clemson University property, with a projected $20 million bond. The council also awarded contracts for the North Sloan Parking Improvements and the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Replacement, and approved a mutual aid agreement with the Liberty Police Department. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 1st reading of TIF ordinance for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Awarded North Sloan Parking Improvements to Foothills Contracting Service LLC for $155,640.01 with $15,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Sanitary Sewer Replacement to Gar-Con Inc. for $761,016.00 with $25,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Liberty Police Department (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Clemson Police Advisory Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 29 meeting. Members will hear a presentation from Crimestoppers and receive updates on department staffing for August. The board will review August crime statistics and discuss future presentation topics. Open discussion will allow additional comments and new business.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes – August 29, 2024
• Presentation by Crimestoppers (Helen Westmoreland)
• Department status and staffing review – August
• Crime statistics review – August

The Clemson Police Advisory Board met and heard a presentation on reactivating Crime Stoppers in Pickens County, with a civilian-majority board needed. Chief Campos provided updates on staffing, crime statistics for August 2024, and ongoing traffic safety discussions. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the board approved the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Masceri, second by Edge)
• Approved August 29, 2024 minutes (motion by Dull, second by Masceri)
• Discussed reactivating Crime Stoppers in Pickens County; no action taken
• Reviewed August 2024 crime stats: 5,277 calls, 910 traffic stops, 45 collisions
• Noted two officer vacancies and one dispatch position open

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss affordable housing related to the Uptown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.

• Uptown TIF Affordable Housing Work Session

City Council

The September 16, 2024 Clemson City Council agenda consists of a list of reference documents. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural with no substantive items identified.

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved a policy establishing criteria for special events and programs to qualify for city sponsorship, with an added requirement for a post-event report to evaluate effectiveness. The council also unanimously approved the second reading of a text amendment to Chapter 7, Section 7-11, Subsection p, regarding purchasing and receiving. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved special event sponsorship policy with post-event report requirement (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of text amendment to Chapter 7, Sec 7-11, Subsection p, Purchasing and Receiving (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 2nd, 2024 as presented

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposed text amendment (2024-R-05) that would grandfather non-conforming uses and structures if destroyed by forces beyond the property owner's control. A motion to table the item for more information was defeated 5-0 before the final approval. The amendment will proceed to City Council for consideration.

• Approved text amendment 2024-R-05 on grandfathering non-conformities (5-0)
• Defeated motion to table the amendment (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (5-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee is meeting to nominate and vote for a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will also discuss goals for the 2024-25 period and establish a meeting schedule.

• Election of Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of 2024-25 goals
• Staff report from Tony Tidwell

The inaugural Sustainability Committee meeting was held, during which members elected Reeta Singh as Chair, Elaine Richardson as Vice Chair, and Mary Jones as Secretary. The committee discussed goals including tree canopy protection, composting, wildlife habitat certification, and community engagement, and agreed to meet monthly on the second Wednesday. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on organization and future planning.

• Elected Reeta Singh as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elaine Richardson as Vice Chair
• Elected Mary Jones as Secretary
• Agreed to hold meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM
• Agreed to form subcommittees for specific goals, including community engagement and wildlife habitat certification

City Council

The council approved the minutes and a first reading of a purchasing text amendment, and approved a $1,500 sponsorship for SMOOOTH Inc. It set a public hearing for October 7 at 5:30 p.m. on an ordinance change to allow rear parking in AR District 3. Discussions on sponsorship criteria and a golf cart resolution were held without a vote.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2024
• Approved 1st reading of text amendment to Chapter 7, Sec 7-11, Subsection p (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for SMOOOTH Inc. (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. on rear parking in AR District 3

Police Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Clemson Police Advisory Board voted to recommend that city council support House bill H4609, which would amend state law to allow municipalities to authorize golf carts at night. The board also approved its agenda, previous minutes, and moved its September meeting to September 24 due to a scheduling conflict. No citizens attended, and the board heard a presentation from Sheriff-elect Tommy Blankenship on accountability, community outreach, and relationships.

• Approved agenda (motion by Winton Hunter, seconded by Elaine)
• Approved July 25, 2024 minutes (motion by Kevin Dull, seconded by Pablo Unda)
• Moved September meeting to Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (approved)
• Voted to recommend city council support House bill H4609 on golf carts at night (motion by Sandy Edge, seconded by Jacquie Myers)

City Council

The City Council agenda for August 26, 2024, includes documents regarding parking, purchasing, speed limits, and a UMC agreement. The agenda is procedural and lists supporting materials without specific decisions.

• Parking study materials
• Purchasing documents
• Speed limit study
• UMC agreement
• Athletic facility documents

The council unanimously approved a second reading of a Freedom of Information Act policy, a paid parental leave policy, a $40 game-day parking rate, an easement agreement with Clemson United Methodist Church, and a budget amendment for two police vehicles and speed signs. They also approved the city administrator's annual review with a 2.5% salary increase (5-1).

• Approved 2nd reading of FOIA policy (unanimous)
• Approved paid parental leave policy (unanimous)
• Approved $40 game-day parking rate (unanimous)
• Approved easement and shared use agreement with Clemson United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for 2 police vehicles ($145,000) and 8 speed signs ($25,000) (unanimous)
• Approved city administrator's annual review with 2.5% salary increase (5-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a carport to be built 7 feet 9 inches from the side property line, where 10 feet is normally required, at 102 Evans Place. The applicant, Susan Cangelosi, said the open-sided carport would protect vehicles and extend the roof. The board found the extraordinary exceptions were met and approved the variance unanimously.

• Approved variance 2024-V-05 for carport setback at 102 Evans Place (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee voted to hold off on recommending extended downtown parking enforcement hours until after meeting with merchants. They also discussed a draft ordinance requiring bonds for empty commercial spaces in mixed-use developments, which they plan to recommend to Council. No formal action was taken on the ordinance.

• Delayed recommendation to Council on extending parking enforcement hours until after merchant meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed draft mixed-use ordinance requiring 150% bond for empty commercial space, to be filled within 2 years

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review proposed text amendments to local zoning regulations. These include rules regarding bonding for vacant commercial properties and parking and front setbacks in CP-2 districts.

• Proposed text amendment 2024-R-04 regarding bonding vacant commercial in mixed-use
• Proposed text amendment 2024-R-03 regarding front setbacks and parking in CP-2
• Discussion of draft grandfathered non-conformance provisions

The Clemson Planning Commission unanimously approved two proposed text amendments: 2024-R-03 (front setbacks/parking in CP 2 District) and 2024-R-04 (bonding for vacant commercial in mixed-use). The applicant for the Cambridge Drive rezoning withdrew the request. The commission also discussed grandfathering provisions for non-conforming properties, with staff to bring a draft back as an action item next meeting.

• Approved text amendment 2024-R-03 (front setbacks/parking in CP 2 District) (7-0)
• Approved text amendment 2024-R-04 (bonding for vacant commercial in mixed-use) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Noted withdrawal of Cambridge Drive rezoning application (#RZNE-000272-2024)

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved a request for a new awning at 378 College Ave. Board member Kyle McCormick resigned his position effective immediately due to a change in residency.

• Approved new awning at 378 College Ave (unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Clemson City Council meeting on August 5, 2024 includes a series of documents for review. Items cover topics such as the Black Heritage Trail, paid parental leave policy, special event and metered parking, the Sparks Master Plan, and bridge projects. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of Black Heritage Trail proposal
• Discussion of paid parental leave policy
• Special event parking guidelines
• Metered parking regulations
• Chapman Hill Bridge project documents

The Clemson City Council approved the second reading of the wastewater treatment plant expansion agreement, the first reading of a new FOIA policy, the Parks Master Plan, contracts for the Sincerely, Daniel Exhibit and bridge maintenance/repairs, and made several board appointments. Discussions on the Black Heritage Trail, parental leave, and parking rates were held but no votes were taken.

• Approved 2nd reading of wastewater capacity/services agreement for Pendleton/Clemson plant expansion (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of FOIA policy including publishing completed requests (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks Master Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Sincerely, Daniel Exhibit to Good Kids MADD City (unanimous)
• Awarded preventative maintenance contract for Chapman Hill Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Awarded repair contract for Old Central Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Appointed 8 members to Sustainability Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Garrison to PRACT Committee; Steven Plant and Saniya Elizabeth Burns to Police Advisory Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss a proposed sponsorship for a destination marketing economic development opportunity.

• Executive session regarding a destination marketing economic development sponsorship

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review items including a recreation master plan and wastewater treatment plant construction. The agenda includes public hearings regarding setbacks and wastewater treatment.

• Public hearing on setbacks
• Public hearing on wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)
• WWTP construction
• Bond ordinance
• Animal cruelty ordinance

Clemson City Council unanimously approved second reading of the Seventh Supplemental Bond Ordinance, funding about $18 million for the wastewater treatment plant, $3 million for 10,000 advanced water meters, and $8.5 million for pump station and interceptor line replacements. Council also unanimously approved a construction contract with Harper Corporation for the Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, contingent on expected SC Rural Infrastructure Authority approval. Council unanimously approved second reading of an ordinance amending animal cruelty and dog shelter rules, adding language that a violation 'can be charged.' Council received presentations on the recreation master plan and a Clemson Park/skate park update, and discussed the city's FOIA policy without taking action.

• Approved 2nd reading of Seventh Supplemental Bond Ordinance for water/sewer revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract with Harper Corporation for Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, contingent on SC Rural Infrastructure Authority approval (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance amending Section 4-6 Cruelty to Animals and Section 4-31 Outside shelter requirements for Dogs with 'can be charged' language (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Clemson Planning Commission will review a rezone request for Cambridge Drive parcels. The meeting also includes discussions regarding bonding vacant commercial space, CP-2 district parking and setbacks, and bufferyard requirements.

• Rezone request RZNE-000272-2024 for Cambridge Drive parcels
• Discussion on bonding vacant commercial space
• Discussion on CP-2 district parking and setback rules
• Discussion on bufferyard requirements

The Planning Commission unanimously voted to table a request to rezone three parcels on Cambridge Drive from single-family to multi-family residential pending a future workshop. The commission also discussed proposed changes to commercial bonding, CP-2 district setbacks, and bufferyard requirements.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled RZNE-000272-2024 rezoning of Cambridge Drive parcels to RM-3 (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review meeting includes the review of various architectural applications and renderings. The agenda consists of documentation for sites on Tiger Blvd, McCollum Dr, Old Greenville Hwy, and College Ave.

• 1112 Tiger Blvd application and plans
• 101 McCollum Dr rendering
• 854 Old Greenville Hwy rendering
• 391 College Ave Ste 101 rendering
• 360 College Ave rendering

The Board of Architectural Review approved three projects: new signage at 391 College Ave Ste 101 with a dimmer stipulation, a new awning at 360 College Ave, and new signage at 101 McCollum St with a centering stipulation. The board also approved preliminary review of a new restaurant, Caferacer, at 1112 Tiger Blvd, with stipulations that the free-standing sign, dumpster enclosure design, and roll-down plastic shade example be reviewed later. Two public hearing variance requests were not decided: one applicant was absent and had removed window graphics, and the other was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved new signage at 391 College Ave Ste 101 with stipulation that internal lights be on a dimmer (unanimous)
• Approved new awning at 360 College Ave as presented (unanimous)
• Approved new signage at 101 McCollum St with stipulation that the Keith Street sign be centered between parapet and window top (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary review of Caferacer restaurant at 1112 Tiger Blvd with stipulations on later review of free-standing sign, dumpster enclosure, and roll-down shades (unanimous)
• Variance request for window signage at 854 Old Greenville Hwy not decided; applicant absent and window graphics removed
• Variance request for freestanding sign height postponed at applicant's request

City Council

The provided agenda consists only of a list of document filenames for the July 1, 2024, meeting. The text contains only procedural document listings and no descriptions of proposed actions or discussions.

• Public hearing document

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance for the Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion agreements. They also awarded a $240,000 contract to Stantec for the Clemson Area Action Plan and approved a month-to-month continuation of transit services with Seneca. Additionally, the council unanimously approved first readings of ordinances amending animal cruelty and dog shelter requirements.

• Approved 1st reading of ordinance for Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Plant Expansion agreements (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance amending animal cruelty and dog shelter requirements (unanimous)
• Awarded Clemson Area Action Plan contract to Stantec for $240,000 (unanimous)
• Approved month-to-month continuation agreement for Seneca-Clemson transit services (unanimous)
• Approved adding The Shaw Center as an approved non-profit for City Hall digital sign (unanimous)
• Approved June 17th minutes (6-1 vote, Mayor abstained/opposed)
• Instructed staff to draft updated FOIA policy for next meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Black Heritage Trail status report to August 5th meeting

Police Advisory Board

The board will review department status, staffing levels, and crime statistics from May. The meeting also includes a presentation on Project Life Saver and an update from the golf cart workgroup.

• Presentation by Lt. Shannon Ellenburg (PCSO) regarding Project Life Saver
• Review of May crime statistics
• Department status and staffing review for May
• Update from the May 29, 2024 golf cart workgroup meeting

The Clemson Police Advisory Board reviewed May 2024 crime statistics and staffing updates. They discussed a potential Project Lifesaver program for tracking individuals with dementia, noting costs for receivers and training. The board also received an update on a proposed golf cart permitting ordinance and an ongoing investigation into a shooting at Dawson's Park.

• Approved agenda (motion by Sandy Edge, seconded by Kevin Dull)
• Approved May 23 minutes with correction to '12 simple assault' (motion by Kevin Dull, seconded by Winton Hunter)
• Discussed Project Lifesaver program costs and potential community fund use
• Reviewed May 2024 crime statistics and staffing vacancies
• Received update on Dawson's Park shooting investigation
• Received update on golf cart permitting ordinance and CUPD policy
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sandy Edge, seconded by Kevin Dull)

City Council

This agenda consists only of a list of documents provided as meeting materials. The text does not describe specific items for decision or discussion.

• Streetscape document
• Downtown Building document
• LRTP document
• Budget document
• Sustainability document

City Council unanimously approved the 2024-2025 operating budget and established a Sustainability Advisory Committee. The council also awarded three infrastructure and design contracts and accepted road dedications for Clemson Cottages.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to establish Sustainability Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of roads, storm drainage, and sidewalks in Clemson Cottages (unanimous)
• Awarded $248,000 CAP Long Range Transportation Plan contract to Stantec (unanimous)
• Awarded $220,920 downtown building design, demolition, and temporary building contract to Hogan Construction Group (unanimous)
• Awarded up to $183,500 College Ave Streetscape Phase 1 contract to SeamonWhiteside (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2024-R-02 proposed text amendment for July 15th at 5:30 pm

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that the city council hold a work session to discuss extending parking enforcement hours and the possibility of contracting out enforcement. The committee also scheduled a separate work session for May 21 to discuss mixed-use developments and parking requirements.

• Approved recommendation to council for work session on parking enforcement hours and contracting (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed text amendment regarding non-residential setbacks and PD acreage. Meeting materials include a discussion background handout for this item.

• Proposed text amendment 2024-R-02 regarding non-residential setbacks and PD acreage

The Planning Commission voted unanimously not to recommend a text amendment regarding non-residential setbacks and planned development acreage to City Council. The commission also discussed potential new bonding requirements for mixed-use commercial spaces and parking requirements in the CP-2 District.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Not recommended 2024-R-02 Proposed Text Amendment on non-residential setbacks and PD acreage for adoption (5-0)

Board of Architectural Review

The Clemson Board of Architectural Review will consider exterior design submissions for four locations: 896 Tiger Blvd, 1112 Tiger Blvd, 854 Old Greenville Hwy, and 120 Liberty Dr. The provided agenda lists only application documents and renderings; no specific decisions or discussion points are detailed.

• Exterior design review for 896 Tiger Blvd
• Site plan and rendering review for 120 Liberty Dr
• Application review for 854 Old Greenville Hwy
• Plans and application review for 1112 Tiger Blvd

The Board of Architectural Review approved a new gymnastics center and office building at 120 Liberty Dr., along with a HipBurger restaurant renovation at 896 Tiger Blvd. The board also granted multiple variances for the Caferacer restaurant at 1112 Tiger Blvd., allowing off-street parking and taller signage. A variance request for Ingles Market signage was tabled for further review.

• Approved new gymnastics center and office building at 120 Liberty Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for predominant exterior materials at 120 Liberty Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for exterior building fenestration at 120 Liberty Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved HipBurger restaurant renovation at 896 Tiger Blvd. (unanimous)
• Tabled Ingles Market signage variance at 854 Old Greenville Hwy. (unanimous)
• Approved Caferacer variance for off-street parking at 1112 Tiger Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved Caferacer variance for freestanding sign height at 1112 Tiger Blvd. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 25 budget presentation. The agenda includes reviews of zoning on Highway 76, site management, and occupancy violations.

• FY 25 Budget presentation
• Hwy 76 zoning
• Occupancy violations
• Site management
• Catbus and sustainability items

Clemson City Council unanimously approved first reading of the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating budget, which includes a 3-mill increase to 95 mills, 9 additional employees, various utility increases, a 7.9 percent increase in operating costs, and $38.7 million in projects. Council also unanimously approved second reading of an amendment to allow occupancy violations to be issued to property managers, persons in charge, or residents, and first reading of an ordinance establishing a Sustainability Advisory Committee. A contract with Clemson University for CAT transportation services was approved unanimously, with the university paying $879,565 for the Red Route, $262,677 for the Gold Route, and contributing $15,000 toward the Pendleton Route. A public hearing on a zoning change for 5 parcels from RM-1 to RM-4 was set for 5:30 p.m. June 17th.

• Approved 2nd reading of amendment to Article III Sec. 13-73.d. allowing occupancy violations to be issued to property manager, person in charge, or resident (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of FY2024-2025 operating budget with 3 mill increase to 95 mills, 9 additional employees, 7.9% operating cost increase, and $38.7M in projects (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance establishing a Sustainability Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Clemson University for CAT transportation services: $879,565 Red Route, $262,677 Gold Route, $15,000 Pendleton Route (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for zoning change of 5 parcels from RM-1 to RM-4 for 5:30 p.m. June 17th
• Approved minutes from May 20th, 2024 meeting as presented
• Assigned Council Member Boatwright as liaison for Roar Bar and Tacos project
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 p.m. (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The board will review department staffing and crime statistics from the month of April. Discussion items include Project Life Saver, a golf cart workgroup update, and National Night Out.

• Department status and staffing review for April
• Crime statistics review for April
• Project Life Saver discussion
• Golf cart workgroup update
• National Night Out discussion

The Clemson Police Advisory Board reviewed April 2024 crime statistics and current department staffing levels. Chief Campos reported on a June 3 budget hearing recommendation for new positions and vehicles. The board discussed a potential Project Lifesaver program for tracking vulnerable individuals but did not approve funding, noting uncertainty about community interest and costs.

• Approved agenda and April 25 minutes
• Reviewed April 2024 crime statistics and staffing vacancies
• Discussed Project Lifesaver tracking program (no approval)
• Confirmed National Night Out for August 3 at Clemson Park
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council approved the first reading of a supplemental bond ordinance to fund three major utility projects, including a wastewater treatment plant expansion and infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, the Council approved an amendment to the occupancy violation ordinance and a license agreement for public safety equipment.

• Approved 1st reading of water and sewer revenue bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of occupancy violation ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Clemson University for public safety equipment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 6th, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests regarding structure size and setback requirements. Both requests were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved variance for 1,260 sq ft accessory structure at 206 Pendleton Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for restaurant front setback at 1112 Tiger Blvd (unanimous)
• Adopted March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed zoning map amendment regarding acreage and setbacks for parcels located near Highway 76 and Ligon Street. The meeting includes a discussion of specific land use parameters for these properties.

• Proposed zoning map amendment (2024-R-01) for Hwy 76 and Ligon St parcels
• Discussion regarding property acreage and setbacks

The Commission approved a map amendment to rezone properties at Hwy 76/Ligon St. from RM-1 to RM-4 to bring existing development into conformity. The board also discussed proposed changes to planned development acreage and setback requirements, which will be addressed as an action item in June.

• Approved 2024-R-01 Proposed Map Amendment (Hwy 76/Ligon St.) to rezone from RM-1 to RM-4 (7-0)
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session regarding the city budget. This meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024, at Clemson City Hall.

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review architectural submissions for multiple properties. The agenda consists of review materials for specific addresses in Clemson.

• Review of submission for Tiger Blvd Ste 3
• Review of submission for 120 Liberty Dr
• Review of elevations and renderings for 412 College Ave

The Board of Architectural Review approved a shed for additional storage at 906 Tiger Blvd, Suite 3, and approved exterior materials for the Planned Development at 412 College Ave with a condition that mechanical elements be painted to match siding. A preliminary review of a proposed gymnastics center and office building at 120 Liberty Dr was discussed, with guidance provided; no approval was granted. The board also adopted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved shed placement at 906 Tiger Blvd, Suite 3 (unanimous)
• Approved materials for Planned Development at 412 College Ave with stipulation that exterior mechanical elements be painted to match siding (unanimous)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Provided guidance on preliminary review for gymnastics center and office building at 120 Liberty Dr; no approval decision made

City Council

The Clemson City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the effectiveness of the mosquito fogging program and to assess community support for the service. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Public hearing on mosquito fogging program efficacy and community support

City Council

Clemson City Council unanimously awarded a $932,228.50 construction contract to Foothills Contracting Service LLC for the Nettles Park parking and pickleball expansion project and bid alternate. Council also unanimously approved raising the employee tuition reimbursement rate to $1,800 per semester (up to $3,600 per year) and approved several CATbus transportation service agreements for fiscal year 2024-2025 with the Town of Pendleton, Camp Clemson, Leadership Clemson, the Town of Central and Southern Wesleyan University, the Central Clemson Recreation Center, the Pier (Core SVA), and Highpointe. Council directed staff to expand occupancy-violation language to include tenants, property owners, or the person in charge. An executive session on a legal matter regarding annexation was held with nothing to report afterward.

• Approved $932,228.50 Nettles Park parking and pickleball expansion contract to Foothills Contracting Service LLC (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement increase to $1,800 per semester, up to $3,600 per year (unanimous)
• Approved Pendleton/Clemson wastewater pretreatment program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus FY2024-2025 agreement with Town of Pendleton: $75,888 for 3,012 hours (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus FY2024-2025 agreement with Camp Clemson: $9,235 for 111.5 hours (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus FY2024-2025 agreement with Leadership Clemson: $2,711 for 30 hours (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus FY2024-2025 agreement with Town of Central and Southern Wesleyan University: $47,236 and $18,425 for 2,202 hours (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus FY2024-2025 agreements with Central Clemson Recreation Center ($15,995/177 hours), the Pier (Core SVA) ($119,154/1,872 hours), and Highpointe ($119,154/1,872 hours) (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Clemson City Police Advisory Board will meet to review a proposed golf cart ordinance and examine police department staffing and crime statistics from March. The board will also consider rescheduling its August meeting.

• Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance
• Department staffing review for March
• Crime statistics for March
• Proposal to move August 22 meeting to August 29

The Clemson Police Advisory Board approved its agenda and the March 28, 2024 minutes, and agreed to move the August meeting to August 29 because Chief Campos will be on vacation. Captain Culbreath presented a proposed golf cart ordinance requiring a secondary city registration sticker, proof of Clemson residency, a state permit, and a nominal fee; the board did not vote on the ordinance and instead formed a work group (Sandy Edge, Kevin Dull, Pablo Unda) to discuss questions and fines. Chief Campos reported department staffing, March crime statistics, and that city administration is in talks with the University about adding ambulance services to the current fire services contract.

• Approved agenda (motion, seconded by Elaine Masceri)
• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (motion Kevin Dull, second Winton Hunter; passed)
• Approved moving the August meeting to August 29 (motion Kevin Dull, second Elaine Masceri)
• Golf cart ordinance not voted on; work group formed with Sandy Edge, Kevin Dull, Pablo Unda
• Adjourned at 6:48pm (motion Kevin Dull, second Winton Hunter; passed)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review several reports and proposals. The agenda includes items related to city infrastructure, public safety, and zoning setbacks.

• Review of MPS Study
• Discussion on SRO (School Resource Officer) matters
• Review of PD (Police Department) changes
• Discussion on setbacks
• Review of Hub Clemson and Sullivan Center materials

Council approved the first reading of the Hub Clemson planned development despite significant public opposition. The board also renewed a health services agreement and authorized several police contracts.

• Approved first reading of PUD-000177-2023PUD (Hub Clemson) (4-3)
• Approved $25,000 annual health services agreement with Joseph F. Sullivan Center (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with McMillan Pazdan Smith (unanimous)
• Authorized SRO contract with Pickens County School Board for Clemson Elementary (unanimous)
• Authorized updated Mutual Aid Agreement with Pickens County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved opening three new bank accounts for CDBG & ARC grants (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for mosquito fogging program for May 6th at 6pm
• Approved April 1st meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on city council activities and parking. The body will also discuss the rationale behind mixed-use developments and provide recommendations to the City Council.

• Parking update from City Engineer Nathan Hinkle and Community Engagement Coordinator Lindsey Newton
• Discussion on mixed-use developments with Director of Planning and Development Nathan Woods and Zoning Administrator Jacob Peabody
• Recommendations to Council

The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that the council hold a work session to discuss extending parking enforcement hours and the possibility of contracting out enforcement. The committee also scheduled a work session for May 21 to discuss mixed-use developments and parking requirements.

• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended council work session on parking enforcement hours and contracting (unanimous)
• Scheduled mixed-use development work session for May 21

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning map amendment and a planned development proposal. The session includes a review of the report and proposal for PUD-000212-2024, known as The Grange.

• PUD-000212-2024 Planned Development (The Grange)
• Zoning map amendment discussion

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to not recommend the approval of the proposed planned development known as The Grange to City Council. The commission also discussed a potential rezoning of parcels near Highway 76 and Ligon Street to allow for townhomes.

• Not recommended approval of PUD-000212-2024 The Grange to City Council (7-0)
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review materials related to city signage and drainage. The agenda consists of a list of documents for review without detailed action items.

• Review of Holly drainage documents
• Review of signage documents
• Review of Hub Clemson materials

Council approved the first reading of the Hub Clemson PUD despite significant public opposition. Other actions included approving new city entryway signs and a stormwater project on Holly Avenue.

• Approved 1st reading of PUD-000177-2023PUD (Hub Clemson) (4-3)
• Approved 2nd reading of amendment to Chapter 2 Article II Division 1 Section 2-30 regarding inclusive representation on boards (unanimous)
• Approved contract with The MD Company for four entryway signs not to exceed $73,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Holly Ave Stormwater Project to Foothills Contracting for an estimated $184,549 (unanimous)
• Approved March 18th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The board will review department staffing and crime statistics from the month of February. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Fake ID App Pilot Program.

• Department Status / Staffing Review for February
• Crime Review: February statistics
• Fake ID App Pilot Program

The board approved the agenda and the February 22, 2024, meeting minutes. Chief Campos provided updates on department staffing, February crime statistics, and the results of a fake ID application pilot program.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 22, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clemson Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two variance applications: one for a property at 301 Woodland Way and another for 106 Allee Street. The agenda includes the agenda document and meeting materials for these cases. No other substantive items are listed.

• Variance request for 301 Woodland Way
• Variance request for 106 Allee Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Noah Waldera to build a carport closer to the front property line than normally allowed. The board also approved a variance for Jay Reames to construct a larger accessory structure, subject to four specific conditions. Both approvals followed unanimous or near-unanimous votes on the required justification criteria.

• Karen Ware elected Chairman unanimously
• Valerie Boatwright elected Vice-Chairman unanimously
• December 21, 2023 minutes adopted unanimously
• Variance 2024-V-01 approved unanimously for carport at 301 Woodland Way
• Variance 2024-V-02 approved 4-1 for accessory structure at 10 6 Allee Street
• Variance 2024-V-02 approved with four stipulations on size, landscaping, and placement

City Council

Council approved a long-term lease for Dawson Park and authorized a grant application for new buses and fueling infrastructure. An amendment to encourage inclusive representation on boards and commissions received its first reading.

• Approved 1st reading of amendment to Chapter 2 Article II Division 1 Section 2-30 for inclusive board representation (Unanimous)
• Approved 25-year lease with Clemson University for Dawson Park at $1 per year (Unanimous)
• Authorized CATBUS to apply for LONO funding for 6 CNG buses and a fueling station (Unanimous)
• Approved March 4th, 2024 meeting minutes as presented

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review two planned development (PUD) proposals: The Grange (PUD-000212-2024) and The Station (PUD-000146-2023). The agenda includes updated proposals and staff reports for both projects, indicating the commission will discuss or decide on these developments.

• Review of PUD-000212-2024 The Grange proposal
• Review of PUD-000146-2023 The Station proposal
• Staff reports on both planned developments

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to send a negative recommendation to City Council on PUD-000146-2023 The Station, a proposed development that included 8 affordable workforce units, 490 parking spaces, 14,000 sq.ft. of commercial space, and an 8,000 sq.ft. dog park. Commissioners cited conflicts with the ClemsonNEXT plan and the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also voted 7-0 to postpone consideration of PUD-000212-2024 The Grange until its April meeting, with commissioners citing too much flexibility and lack of specificity in the draft ordinance. The minutes are in draft format and subject to change until approved.

• Negative recommendation on PUD-000146-2023 The Station sent to City Council (7-0)
• Consideration of PUD-000212-2024 The Grange postponed to April meeting (7-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• No Planning Commission representative selected for Council meetings
• Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review submission materials for two specific projects. The agenda includes reviews for properties located on College Ave and Tiger Blvd.

• Review of submission for 376 College Ave
• Review of submission for 1057 Tiger Blvd

The Board approved new signage for a Taco Bell rebranding and a rooftop structure at 376 College Ave. The rooftop approval includes specific stipulations regarding the soffit, lighting, and material submission.

• Elected Todd Howard as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Kyle McCormick as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved new signage at 1057 Tiger Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved rooftop structure at 376 College Ave with stipulations (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review several attached reports and materials, including a traffic study, board diversity information, the police department's annual report, a sustainability update, and an award nomination. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which appears to be primarily a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Review of Poole traffic study
• Review of board diversity report
• Review of Clemson Police Department annual report
• Review of sustainability report
• Review of Mills award nomination

City Council approved a traffic calming request for Poole Lane and appointed a new member to the planning commission. The council also received the 2023 Annual Report from the Clemson Police Department.

• Approved traffic calming request on Poole Lane (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Thackston to the planning commission (unanimous)
• Approved February 19th, 2024 meeting minutes

Police Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting is not detailed in the provided text. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and references to external files.

The board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Chief Campos presented the 2023 Annual Report and January crime statistics, including a report on a significant officer-involved vehicle crash. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss financial reports, including budget variances and an audit report. The agenda includes items regarding a substation, streetscape, and a mutual aid agreement with NMBPD.

• Budget variances
• Audit report
• NMBPD mutual aid agreement
• Substation and Duke conversion
• Streetscape project

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved several policy actions, including authorizing a contract for a new downtown police substation and increasing the Duke Energy overhead-to-underground program stipend to $1,500. The council also added Columbus Day and Veterans Day to the city's holiday policy and approved a mutual aid agreement with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department. Additionally, the council reviewed the annual audit, which reported a clean financial status with a net position of $80 million, and discussed proposed changes to public hearing time limits.

• Approved mutual aid agreement with North Myrtle Beach Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Duke Energy Overhead to Underground Program Stipend to $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Columbus Day and Veterans Day to City Holiday Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized City Engineer to negotiate contract with Hogan Construction for downtown police substation (unanimous)
• Authorized City Engineer to negotiate contract with Seamon Whiteside for College Avenue streetscape improvements (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to Accommodations Tax Committee (unanimous)
• Approved February 5th meeting minutes as presented
• Discussed ordinance to limit presentations to 20 minutes during public hearings (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing reports and ordinances for two planned developments. The meeting includes an informal public session regarding The Grange project.

• Review of PUD-000212-2024 Planned Development (The Grange)
• Review of PUD-000177-2023 Proposed Planned Development (Clemson Hub)
• Review of PUD-000177-2023 Hub Clemson PD ordinance draft
• Informal public session presentation for The Grange

The Planning Commission elected Herb Tyler as Chair for 2024 by a 5-2 vote and Greg Rice as Vice-Chair 7-0, and reappointed Kelly Roach as Recording Secretary 7-0. It approved corrected January 8, 2024 minutes 7-0. It voted 5-2 to send a positive recommendation on PUD-000177-2023 Clemson Hub to City Council, with John Crolley and Larry Allen opposed. The Station was removed from the agenda at the developer's request, and The Grange was presented in an informal public session with no vote.

• Elected Herb Tyler as Chair for 2024 (5-2, Allen and Crolley opposed)
• Elected Greg Rice as Vice-Chair for 2024 (7-0)
• Reappointed Kelly Roach as Recording Secretary for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes with correction of Burton's name (7-0)
• Sent positive recommendation on PUD-000177-2023 Clemson Hub to City Council (5-2, Crolley and Allen opposed)
• The Station (PUD-000146-2023) removed from agenda at developer's request
• No action taken on The Grange (PUD-000212-2024) after informal public session

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously elected Doug Zirbel as Chairman and Cameron Farish as Vice Chair for 2024. They also unanimously recommended that the City hold a bi-annual meeting for the chairs of all boards and commissions to share updates. The committee discussed parking changes, including a 6-month trial for prepaid employee parking in the Keith Street Deck, and reviewed progress on the Clemson Connect Passport Program and downtown revitalization plans.

• Elected Doug Zirbel as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Cameron Farish as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended bi-annual meeting of board/commission chairs (unanimous)
• Discussed 6-month trial for prepaid employee parking in Keith Street Deck
• Reviewed Clemson Connect Passport Program expansion plans
• Reviewed downtown revitalization Phase 1 timeline (substation demo, College Ave streetscape)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss several land use and administrative items. The agenda includes a public hearing for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a rezoning request on Highway 93.

• Public hearing for PUD-000177-2023
• Rezoning request for Hwy 93
• Discussion on Duke conversion
• CDBG materials
• Board diversity materials

Council unanimously approved a resolution committing the City to a $270,364.00 local match for the Abel Community Sidewalk and Safety Enhancement Project, which staff described as required paperwork to receive the grant. Council also unanimously authorized the City Engineer to negotiate with Pond & Company for design of the Nettles Scenic Bikeway. A first reading of an amendment to board and commission enacting ordinances to enhance equity and inclusion was tabled. A developer request to withdraw rezoning RZNE-000206-2023 was discussed, and council discussed adding Columbus Day and Veterans Day to the City holiday policy and increasing the Duke Energy overhead-to-underground program stipend, but no votes on those items are recorded.

• Approved resolution committing $270,364.00 local match for Abel Community Sidewalk and Safety Enhancement Project (unanimous)
• Authorized City Engineer to negotiate with Pond & Company for Nettles Scenic Bikeway design (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of amendment to board and commission enacting ordinances on equity and inclusion
• Approved minutes of January 10, January 11, and January 16, 2024 as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget work session. No specific agenda items or proposals were listed beyond the session's purpose.

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair and Co-Chair and review department status and crime statistics from December. The meeting includes a presentation from Clemson Fire Chief Rick Cramer.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair positions
• Presentation by Fire Chief Rick Cramer
• Review of December department staffing
• Review of December crime statistics

The Clemson Police Advisory Board re-elected Lisa Robinson as chair and chose Kevin Dull as co-chair, with Jacquie Myers abstaining. The board approved its agenda with an added recognition for former member Eunice Lehmacher and approved the Dec. 7, 2023 minutes without changes. Fire Chief Rick Cramer presented on department operations, and Chief Campos gave staffing and crime updates. No ordinances, budgets, or policy changes were decided.

• Re-elected Lisa Robinson as Chair (Jacquie Myers abstained)
• Elected Kevin Dull as Co-Chair (Jacquie Myers abstained)
• Approved agenda with added recognition of Eunice Lehmacher
• Approved Dec. 7, 2023 minutes without changes
• Adjourned at 7:27pm

City Council

The Clemson City Council is meeting to review its agenda and supporting materials. Items include officer and Black History Month honors, a board appointment, a tourism report, budgeting, parking, wreaths, an SCRTP grant, and a fake ID matter. The agenda is largely procedural, with details in attached documents.

• Officer commendation
• Black History Month honorees
• Board appointment
• Tourism report
• SCRTP grant

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved second readings of ordinances amending city finance and traffic codes. They also authorized a $25,000 minimum match for a recreational trail grant and approved a sponsorship for Wreaths Across America. Additionally, the Council authorized the Police Chief to sign an agreement for a fake ID pilot program funded by state grants.

• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 7 Finance (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 Traffic (unanimous)
• Approved $1,020 sponsorship for Wreaths Across America (unanimous)
• Authorized City Engineer to apply for SCRTP Grant with $25,000 match (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Campos to sign agreement for Fake ID Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Delayed amendment to LINK Strategic Partners contract until after Zoom call
• Approved January 2, 2024 minutes as presented

Planning Commission

The Clemson Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning application (RZNE-000206-2023) for a property on Highway 93. The agenda includes a staff report, boundary survey, conceptual site plan, and the application packet for review. No other items are listed.

• Rezoning application RZNE-000206-2023 for property on Highway 93
• Review of boundary survey and conceptual site plan for the Highway 93 property

The Planning Commission voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend rezoning about 11 acres along Old Greenville Highway from residential (RM-1/RM-2) to CP-3 Highway Service District for a proposed climate-controlled storage facility; the tie meant the motion failed, so no recommendation goes to City Council. The Commission also approved the December 11, 2023 minutes 6-0 and held a concept workshop on The Grange planned development (PUD-000212-2024), where traffic and design were discussed but no vote was taken. Staff said a public hearing date for the Highway 93 rezoning would be requested at the next Council meeting.

• Motion to recommend Highway 93 rezoning (RZNE-000206-2023) to CP-3 failed on a tied 3-3 vote (Allen, Hyatt, Arnold opposed)
• Approved December 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented (6-0)
• No action taken on The Grange PUD-000212-2024; concept presentation workshop only
• No advisory or discussion items were on the agenda

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review the agenda and materials for a project at 376 College Ave. The board will consider the submission and material board documents for this project.

• Review of 2023_AR_18_376 COLLEGE AVE_SUBMISSION.PDF
• Review of 2023_AR_18_376 COLLEGE AVE_MATERIAL BOARD.PDF

The board reviewed a request for a rooftop structure at 376 College Ave and provided a list of required modifications and additional documentation. The board also discussed color recommendations for a gate in the alleyway between Loose Change and Tiger Town Tavern.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested revisions and additional renderings for 2023-AR-10 rooftop structure at 376 College Ave

City Council

The Clemson City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a link contract, board appointments, parking matters, an Axon purchase request, a budgeting ordinance, an amended interjurisdictional agreement, and wreaths. The agenda includes supporting documents for each item, but the specific details of these items are not provided in the agenda text.

• Link contract
• Board appointment
• Parking item
• Axon purchase request
• Budgeting ordinance

City Council approved the purchase of Axon body-worn cameras and online storage. The council also approved a revision to the Pendleton-Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant Interjurisdictional Agreement to meet funding requirements. First readings were approved for ordinances amending the City Code regarding finance and traffic.

• Approved purchase of new body-worn cameras and online storage with Axon (Unanimous)
• Approved revision of Pendleton-Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant Interjurisdictional Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 7 Finance-Sec. 5 Budgeting (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 18 Traffic (Unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2023 minutes (6-1)