Irmo public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on four ordinances, including annexing and rezoning property on Lake Murray Boulevard, amending the zoning use table, creating a new business license for residential subcontractors, and updating rental property regulations. The council will also consider accepting a $132,434 grant for police radios and approving a contract for engineering studies.

• Final reading of Ordinance 24-16: annex and rezone 0.8 acres at 1621 Lake Murray Blvd from C1 to CG
• Final reading of Ordinance 24-17: allow professional services, support services, and gyms in Neighborhood Commercial district
• Final reading of Ordinance 24-18: establish express business license for single-family residential subcontractors
• Final reading of Ordinance 24-19: amend rental property registration rules, including new inspection request
• Approve $132,434 SCDPS Justice Assistance Grant for police radios (town pays 10% or $14,715)

General

The Irmo Events Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 17, 2024, continue discussions on the 2025 Christmas Parade and Chili Cook-off, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public, with a presentation by citizens and ADA accommodations available.

• Continued discussion on the 2025 Christmas Parade
• Continued discussion on the 2025 Chili Cook-off
• Approval of the 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of November 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Irmo Events Committee approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting, both unanimously. They discussed the 2025 Christmas Parade and Chili Cook-off, and considered details for the 2025 Boardr Skating Event, including sponsor banners and police/fire presence. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Okra Strut

The Okra Strut committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 2025 budget and entertainment, and appoint non-voting commissioners and task area chairs. They will also vote on a $5,000 contract for the band 'Hijacked' as the 2025 headliner.

• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Appointment of non-voting commissioners: Glynn Fulmer, James Mack, Jada Powell, Melissa Ward
• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Discussion of 2025 entertainment
• Approval to engage band 'Hijacked' for $5,000

The Irmo Okra Strut Commission approved the 2025 meeting schedule and appointed non-voting commissioners and task chairs. A motion to approve engaging the band Hijacked for the 2025 Strut headliner for up to $5,000 was postponed to the January meeting. The commission also discussed the 2025 budget and entertainment plans.

• Approved minutes from Aug 27, Sep 10, Oct 9, Nov 12, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Approved non-voting commissioners Glynn Fulmer, Melissa Ward, Jada Powell; James Mack struck (6-0)
• Appointed task chairs: Parade M. Carpenter, Rentals K. Snipes, Entertainment L. Sherr, Volunteers S. Fulmer, Admin M. Ward, Sponsors M. Ward & P. Hawkins
• Postponed motion to engage Hijacked for 2025 headliner (max $5,000) to January meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on selling 0.309 acres at 7815 Broad River Road to Richland County for $85,100 for the U.S. Route 76 widening project, and on adopting a new Comprehensive Plan. The council will also hold first readings on several ordinances, including annexing and rezoning property at 1621 Lake Murray Boulevard, amending zoning rules for commercial uses, creating a new business license for residential subcontractors, and updating rental property regulations. Additionally, the council will consider multiple contracts, appointments, and a resolution on security cameras at senior facilities.

• Final vote: sell 0.309 acres at 7815 Broad River Road to Richland County for $85,100 (Ordinance 24-14)
• Final vote: adopt Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 24-15)
• First reading: annex and rezone ~0.8 acres at 1621 Lake Murray Boulevard from C1 to CG (Ordinance 24-16)
• First reading: allow professional services, support services, and gyms in Neighborhood Commercial district (Ordinance 24-17)
• First reading: create express business license for residential subcontractors (Ordinance 24-18)

General

The Irmo Events Committee will meet on November 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Municipal Building to discuss past events, including a continued review of the 2025 Christmas Parade and a Chili Cook-off. New business includes an after-action review of the 2024 Trunk or Treat event and a proposal to recommend a $25,000 Boardr Skating Event to the Town Council.

• Continued discussion of 2025 Christmas Parade
• Continued discussion and update on Chili Cook-off
• After-action review of 2024 Trunk or Treat Event
• Approval to recommend Boardr Skating Event for $25,000 to Town Council
• Discussion of holiday vendor event

The Irmo Events Committee unanimously voted to recommend the Boardr Skating Event to the Town Council at a cost of $25,000, with possible dates of March 28-29 or April 4-5, 2025. The committee also discussed plans for the 2025 Christmas Parade and Chili Cook-off, reviewed the 2024 Trunk or Treat event, and discussed a potential holiday vendor market for 2025.

• Approved recommendation of Boardr Skating Event at $25,000 to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Agreed on 11am-2pm time for Chili Cook-off
• Discussed 2025 Christmas Parade rules (no live animals, no candy throwing, no Santa on floats)
• Reviewed 2024 Trunk or Treat, noted improvements for next year
• Discussed potential holiday vendor event at Moore Park on Small Business Saturday

Okra Strut

The Okra Strut committee is meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, and to discuss the 2025 Okra Strut festival. The agenda is largely procedural, with officer elections and a discussion of the upcoming event as the main items.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Election of Secretary
• Discussion of the 2025 Okra Strut

The commission elected a Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and Secretary. Members discussed reducing the budget by $30,000 to $40,000 through potential cuts to entertainment and event duration.

• Elected M. Ward as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected L. Sherr as Vice-chairperson (5-0)
• Elected P. Hawkins as secretary (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Irmo Planning Commission will consider recommending two ordinances: one to annex and rezone about 0.8 acres near Lake Murray Boulevard, and another to amend the zoning ordinance's use table. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance 24-16: annex and rezone ±0.8 acres at/near 1621 Lake Murray Boulevard (TMS 001998-02-039 & -063) from C1 (Lexington County) to CG (Town of Irmo)
• Ordinance 24-17: amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Use Table
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024 meeting

The Irmo Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving Ordinance 24-16 to annex approximately 0.8 acres near 1621 Lake Murray Boulevard and rezone it from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. The Commission also unanimously recommended approving Ordinance 24-17, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance's Use Table. Both recommendations passed with 6-0 votes.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 24-16 for annexation and rezoning (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 24-17 amending Zoning Ordinance Use Table (6-0)
• Agenda approved (6-0)
• October 14, 2024 minutes approved (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Irmo Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider three land-use items: a front setback variance for an accessory structure, and two administrative appeals to allow lawn care services and a gym in the Neighborhood Commercial district. The board will also administer oaths to those presenting testimony.

• Variance for front setback at 219 St. Albans Road (TMS # R03907-02-15)
• Administrative appeal to allow lawn care services at 7 Thames Valley Road (TMS # 001999-01-026)
• Administrative appeal to allow a gym at 7592 Woodrow Street (TMS # 001921-05-027)
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary

The Irmo Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a garage at 219 St. Albans Road, contingent on third-party utility line verification. The board also approved a lawn care service at 7 Thames Valley Road with the condition of no outside storage. A request to allow a gym at 7592 Woodrow Street was delayed because the applicant was absent and concerns about previous chemical exposure were raised.

• Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)
• Elected Marsha Clarke as Chair, Sharon Slashinski as Vice Chair, Kami Layne as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved garage setback variance at 219 St. Albans Road, contingent on CC&I utility review (4-0)
• Approved lawn care services at 7 Thames Valley Road, conditioned on no outside storage (4-0)
• Delayed gym approval at 7592 Woodrow Street pending applicant presence (3-1)

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on two ordinances for the Water Walk subdivision at Dreher Shoals Road, Salem Church Road, and Muskrat Run: a development agreement and a rezoning of 65.12 acres to Mixed-Use. The council will also consider first readings on selling town land for a road widening, adopting a comprehensive plan, and approving several grants and resolutions.

• Final reading of Ordinance 24-12: Water Walk development agreement
• Final reading of Ordinance 24-13: Rezone 65.12 acres to Mixed-Use
• First reading of Ordinance 24-14: Sell 0.309 acres at 7815 Broad River Road to Richland County for $85,100
• First reading of Ordinance 24-15: Adopt Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of $500,000 SCPRT grant for New Town Hall; $8,265 and $14,580 SCDPS grants for police cameras

Planning Commission

The Irmo Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from September 9, and consider a resolution recommending the 2024 Town of Irmo Comprehensive Plan. No substantive zoning or land-use decisions are listed.

The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the 2024 Town of Irmo Comprehensive Plan. Staff and the town's consulting firm presented the plan, which outlines the future vision for the town. The commission also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• September 9, 2024 minutes approved (5-0)
• Resolution to recommend approval of 2024 Comprehensive Plan passed (5-0)