Fountain Inn public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will conduct a second reading for an amendment to the C-2 Commercial District regulations. The meeting also includes a presentation on 2020 Census data and information regarding the redistricting process.
- Second reading of TX 2021-3 to amend C-2 Commercial District regulations
- Presentation of 2020 Census Data and redistricting information
- Resolution 2021-11 adopting criteria for developing redistricting plans
- Public comments regarding the Redistricting Plan Adoption
General
The Fountain Inn City Council will install councilmembers for Wards 1, 3, and 5. The agenda includes second readings for a development agreement with Fox Tail Developers and business license standardization. The council will also consider new zoning amendments and an annexation request.
- Installation of Councilmembers Jason Sanders, Joey Garrett, and John Don
- Second Reading: Development Agreement with Fox Tail Developers
- Second Reading: Ordinance 2021-11 Business License Standardization
- First Reading: AX 2021-5 Lafayette Avenue annexation
- Executive Session discussion regarding Project Buffalo
City Council
The City Council will review several rezoning applications for properties on S Woods Drive, Ellison Street, and Quillen Avenue. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an American Rescue Plan Act funding request and the introduction of new city employees.
- Rezoning 40 S Woods Drive to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning 100 Ellison Street, Wall Street to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning 100 Quillen Avenue to R-12 Residential District
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Request #1
- Amendment to Gateway Corridor Overlay District Section 5:12
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council is holding a workshop to discuss ARP funding and business license standardization. This session will include a presentation on these topics.
- Presentation regarding ARP Funding and Business License Standardization
City Council
The council will conduct a second reading of the Waste Water ordinance and first readings for several property rezonings. The agenda also includes rescheduling future meetings and an appointment to the Planning Commission. A proclamation for Rett Syndrome Awareness Month is also scheduled.
- Second Reading, Ordinance 2021-10 Waste Water
- Rezoning 40 S Woods Drive to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning 100 Ellison Street and 100 Wall Street to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning 100 Quillen Avenue to R-12 Residential District
- Amendment to Gateway Corridor Overlay District (GCO) Section 5:12
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and development plans. The agenda also includes text amendments to the Gateway Corridor Overlay District.
- Rezoning of 11 acres at 40 S. Woods Drive to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning of 0.94 acres at 100 Ellison St and 100 Wall St to C-2 Commercial District
- Rezoning of 0.63 acres at 100 Quillen Ave to R-10 Residential District
- Final Development Plan for Eagle Springs PD Zone III and IV
- Final Development Plan for Fox Tail Cottages
City Council
The City Council will conduct second readings for AX 2021-4 Fox Hill Farms and Ordinance 2021-9 Lease Purchase. The agenda also includes authorizing a contact related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Additionally, the council will meet in executive session to discuss sanitary sewer service contracts.
- Second reading: AX 2021-4 Fox Hill Farms
- Second reading: Ordinance 2021-9 Lease Purchase
- Authorized contact for American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (R 2021-9)
- Planning Commission appointment: Chris Ellisor
- Executive session regarding sanitary sewer service contractual arrangement
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will discuss business expansion regarding Project Grind in executive session. The council is scheduled for second readings on ordinances related to capital project financing and a Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC service agreement. First readings are also planned for Fox Hill Farms and a lease purchase ordinance.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2021-7 IPRB for capital project installment plans
- Second reading of Ordinance 2021-8 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC service agreement
- Second reading of AX 2021-3 Rudolph G. Gordon School at 1507 Scuffletown Road
- First reading of AX 2021-4 Fox Hill Farms
- First reading of Ordinance 2021-9 lease purchase
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold a special called meeting to address new business. The agenda includes AX2021-3 Rudolph G. Gordon School and a discussion regarding paving Highway 418 to the county line.
- AX2021-3 Rudolph G. Gordon School, 1507 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville
- Discussion of paving Highway 418 to the county Line
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is conducting a public hearing for case FI2021-018BZA. The board will consider a request from Contour Companies to exceed the 45-foot building height limit at the Fountain Walk site on N. Woods Drive.
- Variance request for building height limit at N. Woods Drive – Fountain Walk
- Public hearing for case FI2021-018BZA
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Eagle Springs development plan at Scuffletown Road and Pheasant Way. The commission will also consider an annexation and rezoning request for 70.7 acres at 1507 Scuffletown Road. Additionally, text amendments to the Gateway Corridor Overlay District are on the agenda.
- Public hearing for Eagle Springs PD Zone III and IV development plan
- Annexation and R-15 rezoning of 70.7 acres at 1507 Scuffletown Road
- Text amendments to Section 5:12 regarding the Gateway Corridor Overlay District
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading for the annexation and rezoning of 28.79 acres at N. Nelson Drive and Old Fairview Road. The council will also consider an ordinance to sell city land on Main Street to Nelson Company, LLC. New business includes first readings for capital project financing and a service agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
- Second reading: Annexation of 28.79 acres at N. Nelson Drive and Old Fairview Road
- Second reading: Sale of city land on Main Street to Nelson Company, LLC
- First reading: Ordinance for capital project installment plan
- First reading: Municipal Service Agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Presentation regarding Sanctified Hill Park
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will consider the second reading of the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget. The agenda also includes first readings for land annexations and a city land sale on Main Street.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2021-5 (FY 2021-2022 Proposed Budget)
- Annexation of 28.79 acres at N. Nelson Drive and Old Fairview Road
- Annexation of 139.6 acres on Parsons Road
- Sale of city land on Main Street to the Nelson Company, LLC
- Design-build contract with Reeves Young for a Public Works/Natural Gas Facility
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes a presentation on a litter ordinance and a first reading of Ordinance 2021-5. Additionally, council may enter executive session to discuss proposed contracts for sewer utility extensions.
- Public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
- Presentation on R 2021-7 Litter Ordinance
- First reading of Ordinance 2021-5
- Discussion of proposed sewer utility extension contracts
City Council
The City Council will review a first reading for the annexation of 139.6 acres on Parsons Road to a residential district. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance and an agreement with DataMax Corporation.
- Annexation of 139.6 acres on Parsons Road to R-12 Residential District
- Amendments to City Zoning Ordinance regarding C-2 and Home Occupation uses
- Approval of DataMax Corporation Agreement
- Valley View Sewer Easements (R 2021-6)
- Appointments to the Planning Commission
City Council
The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2021-4 to authorize a sewer force main easement on Main Street property. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding FY 2022 projects and an executive session concerning Administration Department employees.
- First reading of Ordinance 2021-4 for a sewer force main easement
- Presentation to discuss FY 2022 projects
- Executive session regarding Administration Department employees
City Council
The City Council will discuss a ten-year Capital Improvement Program for the Fire Service Area and a review of existing zoning ordinances. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances and discussions regarding natural gas rates.
- Ten-year Capital Improvement Program for Fountain Inn Fire Service Area
- Review of Zoning Ordinance, Land Development Regulations, and 2017 Master Plan
- First reading of Ordinance 2021-2 regarding Railroad Street
- Approval of Clinton-Newberry Gas (CCNGA) Interconnect Agreement and natural gas rates
- Hiring of a new Public Works Director
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2021-2022. The agenda includes discussions on the FY 2021-2022 budget timeline and the allocation of Greenville County CDBG and HOME funds. Additionally, council may discuss a contract with the School District of Greenville County in executive session.
- Public hearing for CDBG Annual Action Plan 2021-2022
- Ordinance 2020-001 regarding Animal Care
- Ordinance 2020-002 regarding CNNGA Territory Agreement
- Allocation of Greenville County CDBG and HOME Funds for Program Year 2021
- Discussion of a contract with the School District of Greenville County
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council is holding a retreat at the Laurens County Development Corporation in Clinton, SC. The agenda includes a review of 2020 and a planning exercise led by Kevin Bronson.
- 2020 In Review
- Planning Exercise – Kevin Bronson
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings regarding several requests to annex and rezone land for residential use. These items include properties on N. Nelson Drive, Jones Mill Road, and Parsons Road. The meeting also includes reviewing Subdivision Advisory Committee reports for Mulberry Estates and Stoneledge Cottages.
- Annexation and R-10 rezoning of 28.7 acres on N. Nelson Drive
- Annexation and R-15 rezoning of 8.2 acres on Jones Mill Road
- Annexation and R-12 rezoning of 139.2 acres on Parsons Road
- Subdivision Advisory Committee report for Mulberry Estates on Bryson Drive
- Subdivision Advisory Committee report for Stoneledge Cottages on N. Main Street & Bryson Drive
City Council
The City Council will conduct second readings for multiple rezoning applications, including a 41.5-acre parcel. The agenda also includes first readings for an animal care ordinance and a territory agreement. A presentation on the CAFR is scheduled.
- Second reading: Rezone 41.5 acres from R-15 to R-12
- Second readings: Three parcels on Bryson Drive for R-10 zoning
- Second reading: Rezone 0.16 acres from R-12 to NC
- First reading: Animal Care Ordinance 2021-001
- First reading: CNNGA Territory Agreement