Fort Mill public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Review Board
The board approved the minutes from the November 29, 2022, special meeting. Members held a discussion regarding proposed exterior modifications for properties at 232 Main Street and 102 Tom Hall Street, but no formal action was taken on the proposal. The 2023 meeting calendar was presented for adoption.
- Approved November 29, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
Town Council
Town Council adopted updated international building and technical codes. The council also approved first readings for a new council district map and several ordinances extending deadlines for the Crossroads Development project.
- Approved adoption of updated International Building, Fire, Plumbing, and other technical codes (7-0)
- Approved first reading to redraw Town Council Districts based on 2020 Census (7-0)
- Approved first reading to extend effective date for Crossroads Development rezoning (7-0)
- Approved first reading to extend effective date for Crossroads Development Agreement (7-0)
- Approved first reading to extend effective date for Crossroads Development annexation (7-0)
- Approved first reading to annex 0.776 acres on Tom Hall Street (7-0)
- Approved first reading to annex 0.06 acres at Banks Road and Wolfpack Trail (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022 meeting (7-0)
Town Council
The Town Council met in a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real property. Following the session, Council approved allowing staff to proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the Banks Road property.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)
- Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
- Approved allowing staff to move forward with negotiations on the purchase of the Banks Road property (7-0)
Historic Review Board
The Historic Review Board deferred a decision on whether to allow paint and TPO roofing to remain on a demising wall at 219-221 Main Street. The board requested more detailed technical information on removal methods and potential brick damage before rendering a decision.
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2022, meeting (5-0)
- Deferred decision on 219-221 Main Street demising wall modification (5-0)
- Required additional documentation from manufacturers, architects, and contractors on TPO roofing removal options
- Required detailed options for paint removal, including silt blasting and chemical removal, and masonry repair plans
- Required similar removal information and owner participation for the demising wall at 217 Main Street
Town Council
Council approved a contract for the reconstruction of the Archie Street Pump Station and authorized a special event permit for Main Street. The pump station project will replace aging infrastructure and include a new generator and SCADA installation.
- Approved contract to Republic Contracting Corporation for Archie Street Pump Station Project for $1,070,837.00 (6-0)
- Approved resolution for alcoholic beverage sales and special event permit for live music on Main Street for December 3, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022, Council Meeting (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a commercial appearance review for a new deck at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Road. It also recommended approval for the annexation of 0.776 acres on Tom Hall Street into the Highway Commercial District.
- Approved minutes from August 16, 2022, and October 18, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved commercial appearance review for 10’ x 30’ wood deck at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Road (4-0)
- Recommended approval of annexation request for 0.776 acres of Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057 to HC, Highway Commercial District (4-0)
Town Council
Town Council denied a request to annex 40.16 acres for a proposed 80-unit subdivision. The Council approved a contract for playground renovations at Walter Y. Elisha Park and granted a sewer easement to York County Utilities.
- Approved $415,092.24 contract to Cunningham Recreation/Game Time for Walter Y. Elisha Park playground renovation (5-2)
- Denied annexation of ~40.16 acres at JW Wilson Road and 537 Canyon Trail (7-0)
- Approved grant of sewer easement to York County Utilities for $89,405 (7-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to adopt updated building and technical codes (7-0)
- Approved resolution for street acceptance for Oakland Pointe subdivision (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 24, 2022, meeting (7-0)
Historic Review Board
The board reviewed a request from Kuester Real Estate to modify a Certificate of Appropriateness after a demising wall was painted and covered with a roof membrane contrary to previous approvals. The board deferred a decision pending written documentation on the feasibility and risks of removing the materials.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Required Kuester Real Estate to provide written documentation from roofing and paint contractors on removal methods and potential brick damage (4-0)
Stormwater Advisory Committee
The Fort Mill Stormwater Advisory Committee will meet to approve July 2022 minutes, introduce new members, and receive updates on stormwater plan review, education/outreach, and infrastructure grants. The committee will also set priorities for the next quarter.
- Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Stormwater Plan Review update by Paul Silva
- Education & Outreach update by Mina McLean MacDonald
- Stormwater Infrastructure Grant update by LeeAnn Clark
- Setting next quarter committee priorities
Town Council
The council unanimously approved second readings of ordinances updating mobile food vendor rules and communications tower setbacks. It also accepted streets in the Carolina Orchards subdivision into the town maintenance system and approved committee appointments. No public comments were made.
- Approved second reading of mobile food vendor ordinance (6-0)
- Approved second reading of communications tower setback ordinance (6-0)
- Approved resolution accepting Carolina Orchards subdivision streets into town maintenance system (6-0)
- Approved appointments recommended by Ad Hoc Appointments Committee (6-0)
Stormwater Advisory Committee
The committee will introduce members, review the Stormwater Advisory Committee Ordinance, and elect a Chair and Vice-chair. Members will also discuss department priorities and schedule future meetings.
- Election of Committee Chair and Vice-chair
- Review of Stormwater Advisory Committee Ordinance Section
- Discussion of committee priorities
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two variance requests from the zoning ordinance. The requests involve reducing setback requirements for accessory uses and nonresidential vehicular areas.
- Case #2022-423: Request to reduce side yard setback from 5' to 2.6' for a shed at 105 Still Ave.
- Case #2022-424: Request to reduce 5' side yard setback for accessory uses at 113 E. Elliott Street.
- Case #2022-424: Request to reduce 25' nonresidential vehicular areas requirement and 20' wide perimeter buffer at 113 E. Elliott Street.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two variance requests to reduce front yard setback requirements. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2022.
- Case #2022-10: Request by G&C Roofing and Construction to reduce front yard setback from 35' to 27.9' at 408 Sidney Johnson St.
- Case #2022-11: Request by Diana Leis to reduce front yard setback from 35' to 24.77' for a porch at 706 Unity Street.
- Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson