Lancaster County public meetings in 2024

General

The Lancaster County Planning Commission Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet on December 19, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the December 5, 2024 subcommittee minutes, and routine items such as updates and adjournment. No new ordinances, rezoning proposals, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 subcommittee meeting

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a rezoning request for IENG/Lynwood Drive (RZ-2024-2459), a temporary use application for the Thomas/Retreat Center (TA-2024-2368), and the annexation of 535 W. Richland Street into Kershaw. Non‑hearing items include a name‑request for Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) and a December Group Submittal (NRN-20242572). The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address routine agenda items.

• RZ-2024-2459 IENG/Lynwood Drive – rezoning public hearing
• TA-2024-2368 Thomas/Retreat Center Use – temporary use hearing
• Kershaw Annexation: 535 W. Richland Street – annexation hearing
• NRN-2024-2548 Buttercup Lane – name‑request (non‑hearing)
• NRN-20242572 December Group Submittal – non‑hearing item

The Lancaster County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 0.0849 acres at 1972 Lynwood Drive from General Business to Medium Density Residential, and approved a Kershaw annexation for 535 W. Richland Street. The commission continued the Retreat Center text amendment to the January 21, 2025 meeting for further details. Two road naming requests were also approved.

• Approved rezoning RZ-2024-2459 at 1972 Lynwood Drive from GB to MDR (5-0)
• Continued TA-2024-2368 Retreat Center text amendment to January 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation of 535 W. Richland Street (5-0)
• Approved road name Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) (5-0)
• Approved December Group Submittal for E911 addressing (NRN-2024-2572) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission’s Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve the agenda and minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will review Chapter 5 of the UDO concerning parking and loading and discuss updates from previous meetings. No other business is listed.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
• Review of Chapter 5 – Parking and Loading
• Chapter updates from previous meetings
• Other (unspecified) items

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting on December 11, 2024. Council members will hear updates on the American Rescue Plan Act, the Capital Project Sales Tax 3, and the annual Impact Fee report. No formal actions are listed; the items appear for discussion and information. Citizens may submit comments in advance.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update – presentation by Stephany Snowden
• Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) 3 update – presentation by Sabrena Harris
• Impact Fee Annual Report – presentation by Sabrena Harris and Jamie Privuznak

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational only, with no substantive decisions made. Council received updates on ARPA projects, CPST3 revenue and potential CPST4 reimposition timeline, and impact fee collections. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned, both by 4-0 votes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold public hearings and third readings for several ordinances, including a property acquisition and budget updates. The body will also consider an appointment to the Historical Commission and discuss cybersecurity in executive session.

• Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street (Ordinance 2024-1933)
• Amended fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Maple (Ordinance 2024-1939)
• Budget appropriation and expenditure amendments for FY 2024-2025 (Ordinance 2024-1943)
• Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding shooting ranges (Ordinance 2024-1931)
• Dissolution of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board (Ordinance 2024-1941)

The Lancaster County Council approved a third reading of an amended and restated fee-in-lieu-of-tax (FILOT) agreement with Keer America Corporation, which includes a $3,010,935 clawback payment to the county. The council also passed several other ordinances, including a budget amendment and changes to shooting range regulations, and approved a new Board of Zoning Appeals ordinance by a narrow 4-3 vote.

• Approved amended FILOT agreement with Keer America (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendment ordinance (7-0)
• Approved UDO amendment on shooting ranges (7-0)
• Approved Board of Zoning Appeals ordinance (4-3)
• Approved ordinance merging fire and construction appeals boards (4-3)
• Approved property acquisition at 305 N. Catawba St. (7-0)
• Approved Patricia H. Clancy to Historical Commission (7-0)
• Approved dissolving Animal Shelter Advisory Board (consent agenda)

General

The Planning Commission UDO Subcommittee will meet on Dec 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the County Council Chambers. The committee will approve the agenda, approve minutes from the Nov 21, 2024 meeting, and review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, specifically Chapter 6 on Outdoor Lighting and Chapter 8 on Building Design, along with other chapter updates from the previous meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
• Review Chapter 6 – Outdoor Lighting
• Review Chapter 8 – Building Design
• Review chapter updates from the previous meeting

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet on December 5, 2024 to discuss several new business items. Items include a rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive, a development application for a retreat center, an annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street, and two neighborhood rezoning proposals for Buttercup Lane and a December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater. The commission will consider recommendations that will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action.

• RZ-2024-2459 IENG: rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive
• TA-2024-2368: retreat center development application (Adam Thomas)
• Kershaw Annexation: annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street
• NRN-2024-2548: neighborhood rezoning proposal for Buttercup Lane
• NRN-2024-2572: December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting on December 5, 2024, to discuss several items, including a rezoning request, a text amendment for retreat centers, an annexation, and road naming requests. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; all items were discussed for future action. Commissioner Alan Patterson announced his resignation, effective after the December 17 regular meeting.

• No formal votes taken; all items discussed only
• Rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive (RZ-2024-2459) discussed, no action
• Text amendment for 'Retreat Center' (TA-2024-2368) discussed, no action
• Annexation of 535 W. Richland Street into Kershaw discussed, no action
• Road name request for Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) discussed, no action
• December group submittal for E911 addressing (NRN-2024-2572) discussed, no action
• Commissioner Alan Patterson announced resignation, effective after December 17 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a variance request regarding building materials for Costco.

• Public hearing for VAR-2024-2214 Costco: Building Materials

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Costco to use stucco-coated metal panels as an alternative building material at 8800 Charlotte Highway, despite the UDO prohibiting metal exteriors. The board also voted to direct staff to draft a UDO text amendment to allow such materials. Additionally, staff discussed a plan to reconstitute the BZA from 7 to 5 members, pending County Council approval.

• Approved variance VAR-2024-2214 for Costco's stucco-coated metal panels (4-0)
• Approved motion to add the product to the UDO (4-0)
• Approved motion to direct staff to draft UDO text amendment for such materials (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of October 1, 2024 (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on several second and third readings of ordinances, including budget appropriations and zoning updates. The body will also discuss the adoption of a long-term capital improvement plan for the county airport.

• Resolution 1287-R2024: Adoption of the Lancaster County Airport Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026-2030)
• Ordinance 2024-1917: Rezoning 26.94 acres near 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 2024-1933: Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street
• Ordinance 2024-1931: Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding shooting ranges
• Ordinance 2024-1943: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation

The third reading of Ordinance 2024-1917, which would have rezoned approximately 26.94 acres adjacent to 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential, died on the floor due to lack of a motion to approve. Council approved several other items, including a budget amendment with $1.216 million for a Sheriff's Office evidence storage project, an airport capital improvement plan, and multiple ordinance amendments. The council also appointed Paulette Isoldi (Aspesi) to the Library Board and held an executive session on a Riverchase Estates development agreement, with no votes taken.

• Rezoning Ordinance 2024-1917 died on the floor (no motion made)
• Approved Resolution 1287-R2024, Airport Capital Improvement Plan FY2026-2030 (5-1)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1943, FY2024-25 budget amendment incl. $1.216M for Sheriff's evidence storage (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1931, shooting range regulations amendment (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1940, Fire Marshal as building official (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1944, Board of Zoning Appeals (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Paulette Isoldi (Aspesi) to Library Board (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2nd readings of ordinances on property acquisition, fee-in-lieu agreement, animal shelter board dissolution, and community relations commission (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on the Eagles Landing (Edgewater) subdivision. The body will also make recommendations to the County Council regarding a rezoning request, two text amendments, and an annexation in Kershaw.

• Decision on SD-2024-0656 Eagles Landing (Edgewater)
• Recommendation on RZ-2024-2215 Thompson rezoning
• Recommendation on TA-2024-2207 Ohm Hotels building height amendment
• Recommendation on TA-2024-2403 BZA Reconstitution amendment
• Recommendation on Kershaw Annexation: 541 W. Richland Street

The Lancaster County Planning Commission denied the preliminary plat for Eagles Landing, a 125-lot single-family subdivision off Edgewater Parkway, despite staff recommending conditional approval. The denial followed public concerns about road access, fire safety, and erosion control. The commission also approved a rezoning on North Rocky River Road, a text amendment allowing four-story buildings (up to 55 feet) in the highway corridor overlay, a text amendment to reconstitute the Board of Zoning Appeals, and a Kershaw annexation.

• Denied Eagles Landing preliminary plat (2-4)
• Approved rezoning of 2.68 acres on North Rocky River Road from Rural Business to General Business (6-0)
• Approved text amendment allowing buildings up to 55 feet in highway corridor overlay for GB-zoned properties (6-0)
• Approved text amendment to reconstitute Board of Zoning Appeals (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 541 W. Richland Street into Kershaw (6-0)
• Approved naming of shared private drive at 1517 Burke Duncan Road as Carter Hill Lane (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet at 1:00 PM on November 13, 2024 in the County Council Chambers at 101 North Main Street. The agenda includes a call to order, a new business item to provide an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and other routine matters. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for consideration the following month.

• UDO Update

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from White and Smith Consultants. The meeting also includes a recognition of election efforts.

• UDO Review presentation by Tyson Smith, Kelly Cousino, and Sean Scoopmire of White and Smith Consultants
• Recognition of Election Efforts by Dennis Marstall

The Lancaster County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss election recognition and receive an extensive review of the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from consulting firm White and Smith. Staff and consultants presented updates regarding zoning districts, use regulations, landscaping, and development standards. No binding policy decisions or ordinances were voted upon during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several ordinance readings, including rezoning of 2488 Cane Mill Rd and other parcels. It will adopt the 2025 meeting and holiday schedule and approve appointments to three county boards. The meeting also includes a special presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act and routine consent agenda items.

• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 to rezone 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1933 to acquire 0.25‑acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba St and amend fee agreement with Founders Federal Credit Union
• Adoption of the 2025 calendar and holiday schedule for Council, committees, boards, and commissions
• Appointments: Jenna Bice to ATAX Advisory Committee, Sandra Lakatos to Historical Commission, Tracy Hilton to Board of Assessment Appeals

The council approved the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1929, which amends the UDO to regulate backyard pens/coops and includes a ban on exotic animals like lions and tigers in all zoning districts. The council also passed the 2nd reading of a rezoning for a 26.94-acre parcel near Hwy 9 Bypass, despite ongoing easement negotiations between the applicant and neighboring property owners. Several 1st readings were approved, including a $100,000 budget amendment for a courthouse boiler replacement and a fee-in-lieu tax agreement amendment with Project Maple that includes claw back provisions. The council authorized the Vice Chair to negotiate a contract extension with the County Administrator after executive session.

• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1929 (backyard pens/coops, exotic animal ban) 6-0
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 (rezoning 26.94 acres near Hwy 9 Bypass to MDR) 5-1
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1933 (property acquisition at 305 N. Catawba St.) 6-0
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1939 (Project Maple fee-in-lieu amendment with claw back) 6-0
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1943 ($100,000 budget amendment for courthouse boiler) 6-0
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1931 (shooting range regulations) 6-0
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1940 (Fire Marshal as building official) 4-2; amendment to 7 members failed 2-4
• Authorized Vice Chair to negotiate contract extension with County Administrator 6-0

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider six applications at its November 7 meeting, including a text amendment to building height limits, a rezoning request, a change to the Board of Zoning Appeals membership, a preliminary plat for a 125‑lot single‑family neighborhood, an annexation to the town of Kershaw, and a naming request for a private drive. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action next month. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• TA-2024-2207: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 2.4.6(A) to allow four‑story buildings in the GB district (Alkesh Patel/Ohm Hotels Management Inc).
• RZ-2024-2215: Rezoning 2.68 acres on north side of North Rocky River Road from Rural Business (RUB) to General Business (GB) for mini‑storage expansion (John Thompson).
• TA-2024-2403: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 9.1.5 to amend membership and reconstitute the Board of Zoning Appeals (Lancaster County).
• SD-2024-0656: Preliminary plat for 65.94 acres off Edgewater Parkway to develop a 125‑lot single‑family residential neighborhood (True Homes LLC and Lancaster County Forfeited Land Commission).
• Kershaw Annexation: Application to annex 541 W. Richland Street into the town of Kershaw (Artis C. Bufford, Artis J. Bufford, Tony M. Wright).

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting on November 7, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They reviewed a text amendment to allow four-story buildings in the GB district for a hotel on Charlotte Hwy, a rezoning request for mini-storage on North Rocky River Road, and a proposal to reduce the BZA from 7 to 5 members. The commission also discussed the Eagles Landing preliminary plat, a Kershaw annexation, and a road naming request, with no decisions made.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion-only
• Discussed TA-2024-2207 to allow 4-story buildings in GB district for Ohm Hotels
• Reviewed RZ-2024-2215 to rezone 2.68 acres on North Rocky River Road to GB
• Discussed TA-2024-2403 to reconstitute BZA from 7 to 5 members
• Reviewed SD-2024-0656 Eagles Landing preliminary plat for 125-lot subdivision
• Discussed Kershaw annexation of 541 W. Richland Street
• Reviewed NRN-2024-2284 to name shared private drive at Carter Hill Lane
• Formed subcommittee (Cavalier, Tinklenberg, Richards) for UDO stormwater chapter

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a Costco location. The board will also discuss the reconstitution of the BZA Board.

• Variance request (VAR-2024-2214) for Costco at 8800 Charlotte Highway regarding building materials
• BZA Board Reconstitution

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals cancelled its October 29, 2024 regular meeting because fewer than the required number of board members were present. No decisions were made or items considered.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on the FY 2024-2025 budget and several zoning ordinances, including a rezoning for a solar project and a public hearing on a development agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment session on a Justice Assistance Grant.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1930 (FY 2024-2025 Budget)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 (Century Communities development agreement)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 (Water and sewer easement grant)
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 (Rezoning 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln)
• Resolution 1285-R2024 (Amendment to Second Master Multi-County Park Agreement)

The Lancaster County Council approved a resolution to dedicate building fees from the Riverchase Estates Development Agreement for non-recurring public safety needs in the Van Wyck Fire District. Council also approved the third reading of a budget amendment to increase funding for architectural and IT services for a new Voter Registration/Fleet Maintenance building, along with several other rezoning, easement, and appointment measures.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and second readings of Ordinances 2024-1935 and 2024-1936 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1285-R2024 adding solar and energy properties to the multi-county park agreement with Chesterfield County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1286-R2024, as amended, to dedicate Riverchase Estates building fees for non-recurring public safety needs in the Van Wyck Fire District (5-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 2024-1930, as amended, to increase funding for the Voter Registration/Fleet Maintenance building and allocate tourism funds (5-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 extending the Century Communities Development Agreement (4-1, Graham opposed)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 granting easements to the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District (4-1, Luis opposed)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-1929 regarding backyard pens and coops, with exotic animal restrictions (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will meet to discuss updates on the detention center, regional park, and transportation road work. The council will also review the Unified Development Ordinance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Detention Center Update
• Regional Park Update
• County Transportation Road Work Update
• Review of Chapter 4 for the Re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Riverchase Development Fees

The Lancaster County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed the Riverchase Estates fire station funding, received updates on the Detention Center and Regional Park projects, and reviewed road work and the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. The only votes were to amend and approve the agenda and to adjourn, both passing 6-0.

• Amended agenda to move item 6e (Riverchase Development Fees) to 6a (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and decide on a rezoning request while recommending annexations and other items to County Council.

• Public Hearing: SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2 (rezoning)
• Recommendation: TA-2024-2122 Archery Shooting Range
• Recommendation: Kershaw Annexations (10)
• Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way
• Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-2138 October Group Submittal

The Lancaster County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Riverchase 2, a 343-lot single-family subdivision on 578.83 acres, with conditions including adding trails to the plat within 60 days. The commission also unanimously approved a text amendment to allow archery and airsoft ranges in the INS zoning district, and recommended 10 Kershaw annexations to the town council. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Riverchase 2 preliminary plat (343 lots) with conditions including trails on plat within 60 days (5-0)
• Approved text amendment TA-2024-2122 allowing archery/airsoft ranges in INS zoning (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation TM 0156-00-024.01 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation TM 0156H-0L-022.00 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation TM0156B-0C-001.01 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation TM 0160-00-039.01 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation TM 0160-00-029.00 (5-0)
• Approved road name NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

The council will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections to receive public comment on proposed transportation sales tax referendum questions. It will consider a resolution to adopt the county investment policy and several ordinances, including amendments to a development agreement, water and sewer easements, and multiple zoning changes. An executive session will address confidential legal advice on an economic development project and fire district contracts.

• Public hearing on transportation sales tax referendum questions (joint meeting with Board of Voter Registration and Elections)
• Resolution 1284‑R2024 to adopt and implement the Lancaster County Investment Policy
• Ordinance 2024‑1932 to amend a development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC
• Ordinance 2024‑1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 2024‑1937 to rezone parcels at 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business

The Lancaster County Council held a public hearing and passed the 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1929, amending regulations on backyard pens/coops, after removing section 5.10.4 entirely. The council also approved several other items, including a budget amendment, a development agreement extension, and multiple rezoning requests. No motions or votes were taken during executive session.

• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1929 (backyard pens/coops) as amended, removing section 5.10.4 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1284-R2024 adopting county investment policy (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1930 (FY 2024-2025 budget amendment) (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 extending Century Communities development agreement to Dec 31, 2025 (4-1-1)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 granting easement to Lancaster County Water and Sewer District (4-2)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1935 adding 'LNDG' road name suffix (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1936 rezoning 1.0 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Rd to MDR (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 rezoning two parcels to Regional Business (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several new‑business items, including an application for a preliminary plat for a 578.83‑acre, 343‑lot single‑family subdivision on the west side of Riverside Road. It will also review an amendment to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones, annexation applications for ten properties in the Town of Kershaw, and two naming/road‑related submissions (Grammys Way private drive and new road names from E911 addressing). Recommendations from this workshop will be forwarded to County Council for later consideration.

• SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2: Preliminary plat for 578.83 acres on west side of Riverside Road, proposing a 343‑lot single‑family subdivision.
• TA-2024-2122: Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones.
• Kershaw Annexations (10): Applications by the Town of Kershaw to remediate annexation procedures for ten private properties.
• NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way: Naming of a shared private drive as Grammys Way per UDO Section 6.11.4.G.
• NRN-2024-2138 October Group: Submission of new road names from E911 addressing via preliminary plats and civil plans.

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting on October 3, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They reviewed a preliminary plat for the 343-lot Riverchase 2 subdivision, a proposed UDO amendment to allow archery and airsoft ranges in institutional districts, Kershaw annexations, and new road name requests. No decisions were made; items were discussed for future action.

• Discussed Riverchase 2 preliminary plat for 343-lot subdivision (no vote)
• Discussed UDO amendment for archery/airsoft ranges in INS districts (no vote)
• Discussed Kershaw annexation remediation for 10 properties (no vote)
• Discussed road name requests for Grammys Way and October Group Submittal (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request (VAR-2024-1844) seeks to increase the wall sign area for Panda Express at 8474 Charlotte Highway from 50 to 53.13 square feet. The other request (VAR-2024-1738) seeks permission for a mobile home to be moved to another property. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 3 meeting, and citizen comments.

• VAR-2024-1844: Panda Express sign variance to increase wall sign area to 53.13 sq ft at 8474 Charlotte Highway
• VAR-2024-1738: Outen mobile home variance to allow relocation of a mobile home to another property
• Approval of minutes for the 9‑3‑2024 BZA meeting
• Citizen comments sign‑up for public hearing items
• Call to order and approval of agenda

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Panda Express to increase its wall sign from 50 to 53.13 square feet at 8474 Charlotte Highway, despite some criteria not being satisfied. The board also approved a variance for Amanda Outen to move a mobile home over 30 years old to another property, finding all eight criteria satisfied. Both decisions were made by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved Panda Express wall sign variance (3-0)
• Approved Outen mobile home relocation variance (3-0)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will discuss a conditional use application for a vehicle repair facility and several ordinances regarding easements and personnel policies. The body is also reviewing a budget appropriation amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution 1265-R2024: Conditional use application for a collision center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
• Ordinance 2024-1930: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2024-1922: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District off South Carolina Highway 9
• Ordinance 2024-1934: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District in the Regional Park off Norman Forest Road
• Ordinance 2024-1932: Extension of development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC to December 31, 2025

Lancaster County Council approved a budget amendment authorizing $950,000 from the general fund balance for the upfit of the new Voter Registration and Fleet Maintenance facility, with a requirement that any disbursements beyond $75,000 for architectural fees be reviewed and approved by Council first. The Council also passed several ordinances on third reading, including a personnel policy update and a development agreement extension for Century Communities' Shiloh Woods project, which passed 4-1-1 with Chairman Harper recused. Appointments to the Library Board and Fire Code Appeals Board were approved, while the Board of Zoning Appeals appointment was pulled and then approved separately.

• Approved $950,000 budget amendment for Voter Registration/Fleet Maintenance facility upfit, with Council approval required for disbursements over $75,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1265-R2024 for conditional use permit for collision center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1922 granting easement to Lancaster County Water and Sewer District (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1926 adding general provisions for boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1927 adopting amended personnel policies (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1930 budget amendment as amended (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 extending Century Communities development agreement to Dec 31, 2025 (4-1-1, Harper recused)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 granting easement to Lancaster County Water and Sewer District (4-2)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six applications, including rezoning requests for parcels on Cane Mill Road, Dogwood Trail, Charlotte Highway, and Kershaw-Camden Highway, as well as a text amendment for small‑animal regulations and a road‑name suffix change. Commissioners will recommend actions to the County Council for later consideration. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a discussion of parking options for the regional park.

• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal provisions in the UDO (Jeffrey Monnig)
• TA-2024-1896: Add "LNDG" suffix to approved road names (Lancaster County Public Safety Communications)
• RZ-2024-1611: Rezone ~1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
• RZ-2024-1753: Rezone 0.72 acre at 2561 Kershaw‑Camden Highway from Neighborhood Business to General Business for an ABC store

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. Council members will receive updates on the county’s strategic plan, investment policies, the regional park, and a review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
• Review of Investment Policies
• Regional Park Update
• Review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance

The Committee of the Whole met for discussion only; no formal votes were taken. Council reviewed the strategic plan quarterly update, proposed investment policy changes, the Regional Park design and costs, and Chapter 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. Council requested cost breakdowns for park facilities, soil reports, and monthly investment reports, and asked to revisit the UDO chapter at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Requested monthly or quarterly investment reports from staff
• Requested cost breakdown for each Regional Park facility
• Requested soil reports for the Regional Park site
• Requested UDO Chapter 6 discussion be brought back to another meeting
• Expressed interest in removing Section 6.13.7 from UDO Chapter 6

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 36.14 acres near Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass for residential use. The body is also deciding on budget amendments, personnel policies, and a grant match from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• Public hearing for rezoning 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution 1283-R2024 regarding a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant match award
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 for a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project Aurora
• Rezoning of 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Hwy and 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Cir

Lancaster County Council approved a resolution to accept a federal EMS training grant requiring a $40,000 local match, and passed several ordinances including a rezoning, budget amendment, and building code updates. A proposed rezoning of 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential failed 0-6. Council also voted to reconsider a prior resolution, placing it on the September 23 agenda.

• Approved Resolution 1283-R2024 accepting HHS grant for EMS training (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 (Project Aurora) special source revenue credit (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 FY2024-2025 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1925 building code amendments, as amended (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1926 boards/commissions general provisions (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1927 amended personnel policies (6-0)
• Failed 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1928 rezoning 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass (0-6)
• Approved motion to reconsider Resolution 1265-R2024 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will review requests for residential and business land use changes and a property annexation into the town of Kershaw.

• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment regarding the keeping of small animals on residential lots
• RZ-2024-1611: Rezone 1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 0.72 acres at 2561 Kershaw-Camden Highway to General Business for alcohol sales
• Annexation of property at 588 Kershaw Country Club Road into the town of Kershaw

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on VAR-2024-1738, an application by Amanda Outen seeking a variance from UDO Section 5.2.7.B to move her mobile home to a new property on Red Maple Road. The board will also discuss updates to its Rules & Procedures and consider the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda and minutes will be addressed.

• VAR-2024-1738 – variance request by Amanda Outen to move a mobile home from 4100 Red Maple Road to TM# 0173-00-118.01 off Red Maple Road
• Review of Rules & Procedures (New Business)
• Consideration of proposed 2025 calendar (New Business)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on several rezoning ordinances, including a 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 to rezone 26.94 acres at 2491 Highway 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a vehicle services center at 9870 Harrisburg Road, speed‑limit changes on Niven Road and Regent Parkway, and approvals of various assessment rolls and grant matches. Additional items cover ARPA funding for non‑profits, a debt service millage levy in the Reid Pointe Special Tax District, and updates to the county budget and code.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 rezoning 26.94 acres at 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass to Medium Density Residential
• Public Hearing on Resolution 1265‑R2024 for a vehicle services major repair/body work center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
• Resolution 1268‑R2024 setting the speed limit on Niven Road to 25 mph
• Resolution 1276‑R2024 authorizing levy and collection of debt service millage in Reid Pointe Special Tax District
• Resolution 1281‑R2024 approving the grant match for the Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All program

Lancaster County Council denied a conditional use permit for a major repair/body work center at 9870 Harrisburg Road, voting 2-4. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including speed limit changes on Niven Road and Regent Parkway, and annual assessment rolls for improvement districts. Several ordinances passed their readings, including a budget amendment and a code amendment to resolve conflicts with state building codes.

• Denied conditional use permit for collision center at 9870 Harrisburg Road (2-4)
• Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on Niven Road (6-0)
• Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on Regent Parkway (6-0)
• Approved annual assessment rolls for Edgewater, Edgewater II, Sun City Carolina Lakes, and Walnut Creek improvement districts (6-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for 8 non-profit agencies (6-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Call Me Beauty Mentoring Program and The Women's Enrichment Center (5-0-1)
• Approved $2.77M ARPA funding for new Coroner's office (6-0)
• Postponed 2nd reading of rezoning at 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass to November 2024 (4-2)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider several applications, including a rezoning of 36.14 acres along Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low‑Density Residential. Other items are a small‑animals text amendment, a road‑name change to Hurricane Lane, an illuminated‑sign amendment for the Town of Kershaw, and a group of Kershaw annexations. The meeting also includes setting the 2025 meeting calendar and other new business.

• RZ-2024-1388: Rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass to Low‑Density Residential
• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal regulations on residential lots
• RNC-2024-1553: Rename private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane
• TA-2024-1505: Text amendment for illuminated signs in Kershaw UDO
• Kershaw annexations: remediation of approval process for 15 parcels

The Lancaster County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential, and approved 15 Kershaw annexations. A text amendment on small animals was continued to September 17, 2024. The commission also approved the July 16 and August 1 minutes, a road name change, and a Kershaw illuminated signs text amendment.

• Approved rezoning of 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass from LI to LDR (7-0)
• Approved 15 Kershaw annexations (7-0 each)
• Continued small animals text amendment to September 17, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved road name change from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane (7-0)
• Approved Kershaw illuminated signs text amendment (7-0)
• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes with amendments (7-0)
• Approved August 1, 2024 workshop minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Suspended January 2 and July 3, 2025 workshop meetings

General

The Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee will receive an informational update on the park. Staff will brief the council on the project and its financing through installment purchase revenue bonds. Council members are asked to provide feedback on the update. No formal action or vote is required.

• Regional Park Update – informational briefing only
• Funding to be provided via installment purchase revenue bonds

The Lancaster County Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee met and received a design update from project architect Trevor Horst, including a 3D image of the proposed park with a concession stand and community room. Discussion covered trees, heating/cooling, concession stand location, fencing, permits, and a possible request to the Lancaster delegation for additional funds. No formal decisions were made; the only votes were to approve the agenda and adjourn, both unanimous.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Lancaster County Council

At the August 14 meeting the Lancaster County Council will receive the ARPA Non‑Profit Advisory Committee’s recommendation to allocate $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to ten community non‑profits. The council will also review proposed general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions and consider updates to county personnel policies. Additional agenda items include a rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance infrastructure chapter, a discussion of a potential general‑obligation bond package, and pay adjustments for certain EMS and fire positions.

• Recommendation to allocate $100,000 of ARPA funds to ten local non‑profits
• Proposed addition of general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions
• Update and proposed changes to county personnel policies
• Overview of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion of a potential General Obligation bond package

The Committee of the Whole meeting was procedural and informational, with no formal votes on substantive items. Council heard presentations on ARPA non-profit funding recommendations, board/commission policy updates, personnel policy changes, UDO infrastructure and sign code revisions, a potential GO bond package, EMS/fire pay adjustments, fire codes, and tax bill inserts. Council directed staff to include a QR code or link on tax bills instead of visual charts.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Directed staff to include QR code or link on tax bills instead of visual charts

Lancaster County Council

The Council will discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and updating the county code to align with South Carolina Building Codes. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and a second reading of a revenue credit agreement for Project Aurora.

• Ordinance 2024-1924: Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance 2024-1920: Rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional District for county offices
• Ordinance 2024-1912: Rezoning 3.63 acres at Lodge Road from Low Density Residential to General Business
• Ordinance 2024-1918: Rezoning 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Highway to Rural Residential
• Resolution 1277-R2024: Approval of a grant match from the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission

Council approved a grant match for runway drainage repairs at the Lancaster County Airport and passed several first readings for rezoning and budget updates. A rezoning request on Lodge Road was postponed, and Tasha Anderson was appointed to the Health and Wellness Commission.

• Approved grant match for airport runway drainage repair (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 for Project Aurora SSRC Agreement (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1920 rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional (6-0)
• Postponed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1912 rezoning at Lodge Road (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1918 rezoning at 6989 Pageland Highway to Rural Residential (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1921 rezoning at 1890 High Point Circle to Medium Density Residential (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 to amend FY 2024-2025 Budget (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Tasha Anderson to Health and Wellness Commission (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land-use applications, including a commercial development plat and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding small animals and illuminated signs in Kershaw.

• Preliminary Plat for a multi-parcel commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway (SD-2023-1869)
• Request to rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential (RZ-2024-1388)
• Text Amendment to modify rules for keeping small animals on residential lots (TA-2024-1451)
• Request to rename a private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane (RNC-20241553)
• Review of 15 Kershaw annexations and a text amendment for illuminated signs (TA-2024-1505)

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting on August 1, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They reviewed a preliminary plat for a commercial development, a rezoning request, text amendments on small animals and illuminated signs, a road name change, and a group of Kershaw annexations. All items were discussed and will be brought back for action at a future meeting.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussed in workshop
• Reviewed SD-2023-1869 Barberville Commercial preliminary plat (no action)
• Reviewed RZ-2024-1388 Mobley-Munkens rezoning from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential (no action)
• Reviewed TA-2024-1451 Monnig text amendment on small animals (no action)
• Reviewed RNC-2024-1553 Hurricane Lane road name change (no action)
• Reviewed TA-2024-1509 Kershaw illuminated signs text amendment (no action)
• Reviewed 15 Kershaw annexations (no action)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will receive an update on the Carolina Heelsplitter habitat protection ordinance and proposed changes to the program. The meeting will also include discussions on the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, sign code updates, state building code conflicts, nuisance abatement, and speed limit changes for Niven Road and Regent Parkway.

• Update on Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance and Procedures
• Review of Administrative and Definition Sections for Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite
• County Code Amendments to Correct Conflict with State Building Codes
• Discussion of Speed Limit Changes for Niven Road and Regent Parkway
• Nuisance Abatement Program Update

The Committee of the Whole met to review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the nuisance abatement program. Council discussed lowering speed limits on Niven Road and Regent Parkway. No substantive votes were taken other than procedural motions.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Discussed lowering Niven Road speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Discussed lowering Regent Parkway speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Reviewed proposed UDO definitions for airports, bars/taverns/brew pubs, and signs
• Reviewed proposed County code amendments to align with State building codes
• Reviewed Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance and procedures
• Reviewed nuisance abatement program compliance processes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property on High Point Drive for single-family homes and a preliminary plat for a commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway. The body will also decide on naming three shared private drives and elect officers for 2024/2025.

• RZ-2024-1081: Request to rezone 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Drive from Manufactured Housing to Medium Density Residential
• SD-2023-1869: Preliminary Plat for 2.0 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway for multi-parcel commercial development
• NRN-2024-1210: Naming a shared private drive for Griffin Cove
• NRN-2024-1251: Naming a shared private drive for Hailes Valley Way
• NRN-2024-1356: New road names for July Group Submittal

The Commission approved a rezoning request for 1.53 acres on High Point Drive to allow for single-family residences. A preliminary plat for a commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway was continued to August 20, 2024, following resident concerns. Three requests for new road names were approved.

• Elected Charles Deese as Chairman (4-3)
• Elected Alan Patterson as Vice Chair (5-2)
• Approved rezoning 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Drive from MH to MDR (6-0)
• Continued Barberville Commercial Preliminary Plat to August 20, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved road naming for Griffin Cove Drive (7-0)
• Approved road naming for Hailes Valley Way (7-0)
• Approved July Group road name submittals (7-0)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading for a proposed 1% sales and use tax for transportation projects. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and economic development agreements for Project Aurora.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 to levy a 1% transportation sales tax subject to referendum
• Resolution 1266-R2024 to approve an opioid litigation settlement with The Kroger Co.
• Rezoning of 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning of 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional use for county offices
• Authorization of a Special Source Revenue Credit agreement for Project Aurora

Council approved a referendum for a 1% sales tax to fund transportation projects, including Highway 521 and Henry Harris Road widening. Several rezoning requests were decided, including two denials and one postponement. The Council also authorized a settlement for opioid litigation.

• Approved 1% transportation sales tax referendum (5-1)
• Approved opioid litigation settlement with The Kroger Co. (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of rezoning for 26.94 acres at 2491 Highway 9 Bypass (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of rezoning for 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway (6-0)
• Denied 1st reading of rezoning for 2.35 acres at World Reach Dr (3-3)
• Denied 1st reading of rezoning for 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane (2-3)
• Postponed 1st reading of rezoning for 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Highway (6-0)
• Authorized construction contract for EMS Headquarters Bay (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will elect officers for the 2024/2025 term and review April minutes. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a variance request from Toll Southeast LP Company. This involves buffer requirements on property facing Harrisburg Road.

• Election of 2024/2025 Board officers
• Public hearing for variance VAR-2018-0238 (Toll Southeast LP Co/ Sugar Creek)
• Variance request regarding buffer requirements on TM 0003-00-001.00 facing Harrisburg Road
• Approval of April 2, 2024 minutes

The Board denied a variance request from Toll Southeast LP Company regarding buffer requirements on Harrisburg Road. The Board also elected its officers for the 2024-2025 term.

• Elected Frances Liu as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Beverly Williams as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied variance VAR-2028-0238 for Toll Southeast LP Company/Sugar Creek Development

Lancaster County Council

The Council will hold a public hearing for the final approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget, which sets millage rates and fees. Members are also reviewing a proposed one percent transportation sales tax and several rezoning requests. Additionally, the Council will review recommendations for distributing $78,500 in State Accommodations Tax funds.

• Final approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget, including millage rates and fees
• Second reading of a proposed one percent transportation sales tax ordinance
• Rezoning 2.56 acres at Country Acres Dr and Reid Pointe Ave to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning 5.819 acres at 1743 Lynwood Drive to General Business for a daycare center
• Endorsement of $78,500 in State Accommodations Tax fund distributions

Lancaster County Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget (Ordinance 2024-1910) on third reading, as amended, by a 5-1 vote, with Jose Luis opposed. An amendment added $207,214 to the Council Special Projects budget for potential fire service and/or EMS employee compensation, raising the County Operating millage from 88.2 to 88.6 mils; that amendment passed 6-0. Council also approved the amended Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 2024-1909) 6-0 and gave second reading to a proposed 1% transportation sales tax (Ordinance 2024-1906) 4-2, with Mosteller and Luis opposed. Two rezoning ordinances received second reading approval 6-0, and Resolution 1264-R2024 endorsing the Accommodations Tax Committee's grant recommendations passed 6-0.

• Approved FY2024-25 budget (Ordinance 2024-1910) on 3rd reading, as amended (5-1; Luis opposed)
• Approved amendment adding $207,214 to Council Special Projects for fire/EMS compensation, raising millage from 88.2 to 88.6 mils (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1264-R2024 endorsing ATAX grant recommendations totaling $80,197 (6-0)
• Failed amendment to redirect $6,697 from ATAX grants to Society of Historical Preservation archive project (3-3)
• Passed motion directing County staff to find another funding source for the Society of Historical Preservation (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1913 rezoning ~2.56 acres at Country Acres Dr and Reid Pointe Ave from UR to MDR (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1914 rezoning ~5.80 acres at 1743 Lynwood Dr from MDR to GB for a day care center (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1909 adopting revised Capital Improvement Plan FY2021-22 through 2030-31 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications, including a large-scale residential subdivision and commercial developments. The commission will also consider requests to rename roads and approve new road names. Recommendations on public items will be forwarded to the County Council for consideration.

• Rezoning 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane for a residential subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Barberville Commercial development (12.09 acres)
• Conditional use permit for McClure Collision Center on Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning 26.94 acres at 2941 Hwy 521 Bypass for residential use
• Renaming DHEC Road to Environmental Drive

The Lancaster County Planning Commission denied a preliminary plat for a commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway. The Commission approved five rezoning requests and two road naming applications, which will now proceed to the County Council for final consideration. Additionally, the Commission approved the renaming of DHEC Road to Environmental Way.

• Denied Barberville Commercial preliminary plat (0-4)
• Approved McClure Collision Center conditional use permit (3-1)
• Failed to approve The Arches rezoning due to tie vote (2-2)
• Approved Connors residential rezoning (4-0)
• Approved Hinson residential rezoning (4-0)
• Approved Lennar/Williamson Farm residential rezoning (4-0)
• Approved Lancaster County office rezoning (4-0)
• Approved Environmental Way road name change (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Council will review updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and the Regional Park's October 2024 groundbreaking timeline. Members will also discuss the county's nuisance abatement process and the re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Update on Regional Park project features and timeline
• Review of $19,037,681.64 in ARPA funding status
• Discussion of the nuisance abatement process
• Review of the Unified Development Ordinance re-write

The Committee of the Whole met to receive updates on the Regional Park, ARPA projects, and the nuisance abatement process. Council reviewed proposed administrative changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and requested several months to review the full document.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold first readings for a proposed 1% transportation sales tax and several rezoning requests. The agenda also includes second and third readings for the FY 2024-2025 budget and various land use ordinances. Additionally, council will consider health insurance coverage for members under the PEBA program.

• Proposed 1% transportation sales tax subject to referendum
• FY 2024-2025 budget approval and millage rates
• Rezoning 1743 Lynwood Drive for a daycare center
• Rezoning 1540 Old Pardue Road from LDR to RR
• Budget amendment for the purchase of a bulldozer

Council approved the FY 2024-25 budget with amendments that resulted in a total recommended millage of 104.50, a 0.4 mil reduction from FY24. The council also advanced a proposed 1% transportation sales tax to a first reading and approved several zoning changes.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Budget as amended (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of 1% Transportation Sales Tax Ordinance (4-2)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1896 removing indoor/outdoor amusement from Light Industrial districts (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1907 for bulldozer purchase budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1905 rezoning 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road to Rural Residential (5-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1908 regarding Project Tree fee agreement amendment (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1913 rezoning 2.56 acres at Country Acres Dr and Reid Pointe Ave to Medium Density Residential (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1914 rezoning 5.819 acres at 1743 Lynwood Drive to General Business for a daycare (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications and development plans. These include requests for new residential subdivisions, commercial uses, and road name changes.

• Rezoning 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning 26.94 acres at 2941 Hwy 521 Bypass for a residential neighborhood
• Conditional use permit for a collision center at 9868 Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway for county offices
• Preliminary plat for commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to discuss several conditional use, rezoning, and road naming applications. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Lancaster County Council

The Council is conducting a first reading of Ordinance 2024-1910 to approve the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The proposed $163,389,954 budget includes changes to millage rates and funding for new positions. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding security at the County Administration Building.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1910 for the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Proposed total millage rate increase from 109.50 to 124.00
• $1.64 million allocated for a 3% across-the-board employee pay increase
• Funding for 11 new positions, including roles in the Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue
• Executive session discussion regarding security devices for the County Administration Building

The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-1910, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, by a 5-2 vote. Key amendments included setting the County Operating millage at 91.80, increasing funding for the Council on Aging to $100,000, and eliminating the Grant Writer contract line item. A proposal to reduce IT data room upgrades was rejected, while a motion to increase the revenue projection failed.

• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1910 (5-2)
• Amended County Operating millage cap to 91.80 (5-2)
• Increased Council on Aging budget to $100,000 (7-0)
• Reduced Grant Writer contract line item to $0 (5-2)
• Approved $23,311 EMS Deputy Director position upgrade (7-0)
• Amended Parks & Rec ballfield lights to $50,000 (6-1)
• Rejected reduction of IT data room upgrade to $65,000 (3-4)
• Rejected increase of revenue projection to $36,037,698.33 (2-5)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will vote on the FY 2024-25 budget, which sets tax millage rates and spending for July through June. The meeting also includes public hearings and readings on zoning amendments that change how mineral manufacturing and amusement uses are regulated in industrial districts. Additionally, council members will review a second fee agreement amendment for Project Tree that extends special revenue credits and places property into a multi-county park. These items affect local tax rates, land use rules, and development incentives.

• FY 2024-25 budget approval and millage rate setting (Ordinance 2024-1910)
• Second fee agreement amendment for Project Tree extending special source revenue credits (Resolution 1261-R2024 / Ordinance 2024-1908)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading on changing nonmetallic mineral manufacturing from permitted with review to conditional use (Ordinance 2024-1893)
• Rezoning ~46.88 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road from Low Density Residential to Rural Residential (Ordinance 2024-1905)
• Budget amendment for the purchase of a bulldozer (Ordinance 2024-1907)

Council postponed the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 budget to a special meeting on June 5, 2024. During budget discussions, members voted to remove funding for a merit pool, a community survey, and several new staff positions. The Council also approved a revised Capital Improvement Plan.

• Postponed 1st Reading of FY 2024-2025 Budget to June 5, 2024 (7-0)
• Removed $125,000 merit pool and $40,000 community survey from budget (4-3 and 7-0)
• Removed budget for Fire Rescue Director, Grant Coordinator, and Grant Writer (7-0 each)
• Approved 1st Reading of revised Capital Improvement Plan (6-1)
• Denied 1st Reading of ARPA funding for Coroner's Office expansion (0-7)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 changing nonmetallic mineral manufacturing to Conditional Use (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1907 for bulldozer purchase (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Sheena Hinson to Van Wyck Fire Protection District Fee Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications on May 21, 2024. Proposals include a gas station at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd and medical offices on Lodge Road. The commission will also consider ordinance changes regarding mineral manufacturing and indoor amusements.

• Rezoning 14.62 acres at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd for a gas station
• Rezoning 3.63 acres on Lodge Road for medical offices and daycare
• Rezoning 5.80 acres on Lynwood Drive for a daycare facility
• Rezoning 2.56 acres at Reid Point and Country Acres Road for residential use
• Ordinance amendment to remove 'Amusements- Indoor' from the Use Table

The Commission denied requests to rezone land for medical offices and a gas station due to traffic and infrastructure concerns. It approved rezonings for single-family residential use and a daycare facility, and passed two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Denied rezoning 3.63 acres at Lodge Road from LDR to GB for medical offices and daycare (0-6)
• Denied rezoning 14.62 acres at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd from RN to GB for a gas station (6-0)
• Denied Comprehensive Plan amendment for 14.62 acres at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.56 acres at Reid Point and Country Acres Road from UR to MDR for single-family residential (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 5.80 acres at 1743 Lynwood Drive from MDR to GB for a daycare facility (6-0)
• Approved UDO amendment to establish 'Non-Metallic Mineral Manufacture' as a Conditional Use with three changes (6-0)
• Approved UDO amendment to remove 'Amusements- Indoor' from the Use Table (6-0)
• Continued May 2, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes to June 18, 2024 for revision (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the County Administrator's recommended 2025 budget and the allocation of remaining ARPA funds from the county's $19 million total. The meeting also includes a review of a draft agreement for using non-county facilities for recreation programs.

• Review of draft Parks Partner Agreement template
• Discussion of remaining ARPA funds for Coroner's Office, Fire Rescue Storage, and Barnett Building projects
• Update on increased bids for the Coroner's Office expansion project
• Review of County Administrator's recommended 2025 budget

The Committee of the Whole discussed the recommended 2025 budget, including potential millage increases, employee salary adjustments, and fire service funding. Council also reviewed a template for a Parks Partner Agreement to facilitate ARPA funding for the Springdale Recreation Center parking lot.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The council will review an update on the county traffic calming program and consider several ordinances. Items include a first reading for a one percent transportation sales tax and a rezoning request for 1540 Old Pardue Road. The meeting also includes budget amendments and personnel policy updates.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 regarding a proposed one percent transportation sales tax
• Rezoning request for 1540 Old Pardue Road from Low Density Residential to Rural Residential
• Update on the Traffic Calming Program, noting costs of approximately $5,000 per study
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1907 regarding a budget amendment to purchase a bulldozer
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 regarding nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

Council postponed a vote on a 1% transportation sales tax pending a legal opinion on election timing. Other actions included updating zoning for mineral product manufacturing and approving a budget transfer for a used bulldozer.

• Postponed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 (Transportation Sales Tax) (5-1)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 changing Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing to Conditional Use with specific setbacks (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1907 to transfer funds for a used bulldozer (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1904 for a departmental budget transfer (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1897 adding 3.39 acres to Edgewater II Improvement District (6-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1905 rezoning 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road to Rural Residential (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Monty King to Van Wyck Fire Protection District Fee Board (6-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and execute property purchase discussed in Executive Session (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

The council is reviewing the County Administrator's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which covers 15 county funds totaling $160 million. The presentation includes property tax options ranging from no millage increase to an increase of up to 5 mills. Council members will provide feedback on these recommendations during the workshop.

• Property tax options ranging from no millage increase to a 5 mill increase
• Proposed capital improvement millage increase from 5.3 to 7.3 mills for Sheriff's vehicles
• Proposal for a new 9-mill Fire Capital Millage for fire stations and apparatus
• Various proposed fee changes for Planning/Zoning, Probate Court, and Park & Recreation

The Lancaster County Council held a workshop to review the County Administrator's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025. No final budget was adopted or voted on during this session. Council members discussed proposed fee changes, capital projects, and a potential millage increase, requesting further data and breakdowns from staff before making decisions.

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7-0)
• No final budget vote taken
• Council requested updated vehicle tax projections
• Council requested detailed fee schedule list
• Council requested itemized departmental budget reductions
• Council requested breakdown of fire millage and school bonds
• Council requested Excel spreadsheets for budget options

Planning Commission

The Commission will review 35 project requests for the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings for several rezoning applications and a preliminary subdivision plat.

• Review of 35 project requests totaling $21,469,086 in the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezoning Lodge Road from residential to general business for medical and daycare use
• Rezoning and land use amendment for a gas station at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd
• Preliminary plat for a 91-lot subdivision off Vance Baker Road
• Amendment to remove 'Amusements- Indoor' from the Unified Development Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved a prioritized list of projects for the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan to be sent to the County Council. The commission also held workshop discussions on several rezoning applications and subdivision plats.

• Approved FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan priorities list (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Council is holding a budget workshop to review FY2025 personnel costs and potential fire service funding. Discussions include salary and benefit adjustments as well as proposed millage concepts for countywide fire capital needs. The session also covers funding options for the Indian Land Fire District.

• Review of potential salary and benefit adjustments for the FY2025 budget
• Discussion of a countywide fire millage concept for stations and apparatus
• Evaluation of funding for Indian Land Fire District staffing and operations
• Review of $65 million in identified fire service capital needs over five years

The Council held a workshop to discuss the FY25 personnel budget and fire millage rates. No budget ordinances were passed or voted on during this session. Staff presented data on employee salaries, new position requests, and fire service needs, while Council members requested further breakdowns and a five-year fire plan.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Adjournment approved (6-0)
• No budget votes taken; discussion only

Lancaster County Council

The Council will consider the final adoption of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also receive a progress update on the $34,730,000 Regional Park project and review a $155,000 budget transfer for road stone.

• Final adoption of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• $155,000 budget transfer within Road Maintenance to purchase stone
• Progress update on the $34,730,000 Regional Park development
• Ordinance to add property to the Edgewater II Improvement District
• Fee agreement transfer involving 793 Fort Mill Acquisition, LLC

Council approved the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan after removing references to concurrency, development rights, and minimum acreage requirements. The board also approved a fee agreement transfer and advanced two ordinances regarding improvement districts and personnel policies.

• Adopted Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan as amended (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 1259-R2024 fee agreement transfer (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1897 to add property to Edgewater II Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1899 to amend personnel policy adoption process (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1904 for departmental budget transfer (7-0)
• Amended Comprehensive Plan to remove minimum acreage requirements (7-0)
• Amended Comprehensive Plan to change Odell Steele property from Rural to Growth zoning (6-1)
• Amended Comprehensive Plan to remove concurrency references (4-3)

Lancaster County Council

The council will review presentations from public safety, judicial services, and other departments to help formulate the FY25 budget. Discussions include fire millage, capital budgets, and impact fee expenditures. An update on the Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance is also scheduled.

• Departmental presentations for public safety, including Sheriff and EMS
• Discussion of Fire Millage
• Review of Impact Fees' Capital Improvement Plan and expenditures
• Discussion of Capital Budget
• Update on Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance and procedures

The Lancaster County Council held a budget workshop to review departmental requests for the 2024 fiscal year. No budget items were approved, denied, or tabled during this session. The only formal votes were to approve the meeting agenda and to adjourn the workshop.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned Budget Workshop (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider several land use applications on April 16. These include preliminary plats for two major residential subdivisions and a rezoning request for agrotourism. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan.

• 343-lot subdivision proposal at Riverside Road (Riverchase 2)
• 91-lot subdivision proposal off Vance Baker Road (HTTF/Woodland Point)
• Rezoning of 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road for agrotourism
• Change of 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' to a Conditional Use
• Review of the FY 2021-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The Commission denied a preliminary plat for a 343-lot residential subdivision due to inadequate fire access and an outdated development schedule. It approved a rezoning for agritourism and a new private road name, while deferring several other items to May.

• Approved rezoning of 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road from LDR to RR for agritourism (6-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for 343-lot Riverchase Section 2 subdivision (0-6)
• Approved naming of a proposed private road as Melanie Drive (5-1)
• Deferred HHTF/Woodland Point 91-lot subdivision application to May 21, 2024 (6-0)
• Continued discussion on Non-Metallic Mineral Manufacturing conditional use application to May 21, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 Regular Minutes with correction to RZ-2023-2099 vote (6-0)
• Approved April 4, 2024 Workshop Minutes (5-0)

Lancaster County Council

The council is conducting a budget workshop to review the annual financial audit and departmental presentations. The meeting includes discussions on the operating budget and transportation funding recommendations from the County Transportation Committee.

• Review of FY 2023 annual audit findings
• Overview of General Fund revenue ($76.2M) and expenses ($66.8M)
• County Transportation Committee funding proposal recommendations
• Departmental presentations for public, general, and development services

The Lancaster County Council held a budget workshop to review fiscal year 2025 departmental requests and the 2023 audit. Staff presented budget needs for various departments, including new positions and equipment. Council discussed a 15-year road funding proposal from the County Transportation Committee but took no action on it. No budget items were approved or denied during this workshop.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned workshop (6-0)
• No budget decisions made; workshop only

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several rezoning requests, including a 124.2-acre residential project on Lynwood Drive. The agenda also includes public hearings for amending the FY 2023-2024 budget and a second reading of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning 124.2 acres at 2421 Lynwood Drive to Medium Density Residential
• 3rd Reading for rezoning 1348 N. Rocky River Road for a storage facility
• Public Hearing for amending the FY 2023-2024 Budget
• 2nd Reading of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption
• Rezoning 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business

The Lancaster County Council adopted the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan on its second reading with a 5-2 vote. The council denied first readings for rezoning requests at 2421 Lynwood Drive and 126 Dogwood Trail Lane. Additionally, the council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 and a rezoning at 1348 North Rocky River Road.

• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1894 rezoning 1348 N. Rocky River Rd (7-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1895 amending FY 2023-2024 Budget (7-0)
• Passed 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1900 adopting Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan (5-2)
• Failed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1901 rezoning 2421 Lynwood Drive (0-6)
• Failed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1902 rezoning 126 Dogwood Trail Lane (0-7)
• Passed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1904 for interdepartmental budget transfer (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered Executive Session for legal advice on personnel and economic development (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission is reviewing several development applications, including large-scale residential subdivisions. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for agrotourism and a proposed change to mineral manufacturing regulations.

• Rezoning 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road for agrotourism
• 91-lot residential subdivision proposal off Vance Baker Road
• 343-lot residential subdivision proposal on the west side of Riverside Road
• Naming a private road at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway
• Changing 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' to a Conditional Use

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to discuss several land-use applications. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for the items presented.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a workshop session regarding the revision of Board Rules & Procedures. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting.

• Workshop on revising Board Rules & Procedures
• Approval of March 5, 2024 BZA minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to approve the agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting. Development Services Director Allison Hardin conducted a training review of the Board's Rules & Procedures.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

Council approved the first reading of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan and a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. A rezoning request for property on North Rocky River Road was also approved. Proposed updates to parliamentary procedures and personnel policies were postponed.

• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1900 (Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan) as amended (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1895 to amend FY 2023-2024 Budget (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1894 rezoning 1348 North Rocky River Road to General Business (6-0)
• Postponed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1898 regarding Parliamentary Procedures (6-0)
• Postponed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1899 regarding Personnel Policies (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning applications, including a 303-lot subdivision at Lynwood Drive and a project on South Potter Road. Additionally, the body will discuss updates to satellite parking regulations and mineral manufacturing use.

• Rezoning 124.2 acres at #2417 & #2421 Lynwood Drive for a 303-lot subdivision
• Rezoning 53.72 acres on South Potter Road for a single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business district
• Amending Unified Development Ordinance regulations for satellite parking
• Changing 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' from 'Permitted with Review' to a Conditional Use

The Commission denied rezoning requests for the Lynwood Subdivision, Wellspring/Potter Rd., and a parcel on Dogwood Trail Lane. It approved amendments to satellite parking regulations and a group submittal of road names.

• Approved UDO amendments for satellite parking with mandatory licensed shuttle provisions (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 124.2 acres for Lynwood Subdivision from LDR to MDR (2-4)
• Denied rezoning of 53.72 acres on South Potter Road from RN to MDR (0-6)
• Denied rezoning of 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane from MDR to NB (0-6)
• Denied road naming application for Elite Avenue (3-3)
• Approved group submittal of road names (6-0)
• Deferred Non-Metallic Mineral Manufacture use change to April 16, 2024 (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the final draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and discussed development concurrency. Members voted unanimously to approve the plan with nine specific amendments, including changes to land use designations in Indian Land. The plan will move to County Council for a first reading and public hearing on March 25, 2024.

• Unanimous approval of nine amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Reclassification of 'Growth' areas in Indian Land to 'Neighborhood' designation
• Review of the first module of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion regarding conditions for Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Recognition of Public Works employees for response to recent rain events

The Lancaster County Council met as a Committee of the Whole on March 13, 2024. The body approved its agenda 7-0 and then held discussions and presentations on the draft Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan and concurrency, the first module of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, possible additional conditions for nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing, updates to council procedures and personnel policies, and the process for nonprofits to apply for American Rescue Plan Act funding. No ordinances, contracts, or funding items were adopted or denied; the recorded votes were on approving the agenda and adjourning. Staff noted the Comprehensive Plan's next step would be a public hearing and possible adoption.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on the draft Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan; staff said next steps are a public hearing and possible adoption
• No action taken on the first module of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite
• No action taken on additional conditions for nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing; staff directed to research airborne pollutants from asphalt plants
• No action taken on updating council rules of procedure; staff explained current rules would need to be rescinded by ordinance before new rules could be adopted by resolution
• No action taken on updating personnel policies
• No action taken on the ARPA funding application process for nonprofits

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including a rezoning request for a K-12 school at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive. The meeting also includes first readings for budget amendments and new zoning requests. Additionally, council will discuss funding priorities for community development grants.

• Final vote on rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive to an Institutional District
• Resolution requesting 'No Through Trucks' signage on Zion Road
• Grant match approval for EMS SWAT Medic equipment
• First reading of ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
• Amendments to fee agreements involving RICO Industries and RV-Imagitas, LLC

Council voted 0-7 to deny the third reading of Ordinance 2023-1877, which would have rezoned about 7.286 acres at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a K-12 private school. A motion to postpone the item until April failed 1-6. Council also approved three economic development ordinances on third reading (RICO Industries fee amendment, RICO Industries multi-county park amendment, and the RV-Imagitas/Lancaster Real Estate Group fee agreement), each 7-0, and approved a settlement agreement discussed in executive session by a 4-3 vote.

• Denied 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1877 rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive for a K-12 private school (0-7)
• Motion to postpone Ordinance 2023-1877 until the first April 2024 meeting failed (1-6)
• Approved Resolution 1256-R2024, EMS grant match for SWAT medic equipment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1257-R2024 requesting a 'No Through Trucks' sign on Zion Road (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1890, second amendment to RICO Industries fee agreement (7-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1891, amendment to Multi-County Park agreement for RICO Industries (7-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1892, amended fee agreement with RV-Imagitas, LLC and Lancaster Real Estate Group, LLC (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1894 rezoning 1348 N. Rocky River Road from Rural Business to General Business (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications and text amendments. These include proposals for new residential subdivisions on Lynwood Drive and South Potter Road, as well as updates to parking and mineral manufacturing regulations.

• Rezoning of 124.2 acres at Lynwood Drive for a 303-lot residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 53.72 acres on South Potter Road for a single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business district
• Text amendment regarding Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture use
• Text amendment to refine regulations for satellite parking

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting focuses on procedural reviews and staff reports. The Board will conduct a training review of Rules & Procedures and receive updates on Land Law Seminar case precedents.

• Training review of Rules & Procedures
• Report on Land Law Seminar case precedent updates
• Approval of November 30, 2023 and February 6, 2024 minutes

The Board approved the minutes from November 30, 2023, and the February 6, 2023, meeting as amended. Members received training on rules and procedures and a report on land law seminar case precedents.

• Approved November 30, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendment to February 6, 2023 minutes to remove resignations of Frances Liu and Keye Jones (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes as amended (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council is holding a public hearing for the annual Community Needs Assessment to prioritize CDBG funding. The body is also voting on several ordinances related to industrial fee agreements and zoning changes.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1877 to rezone 7.286 acres at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a K-12 private school
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 to change Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing from a Permitted with Review use to a Conditional Use
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1890 regarding a second amendment to the fee agreement for Project Pennant
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1891 regarding the Multi-County Park Agreement for Project Pennant
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1892 regarding an amended fee agreement with RV-Imagitas, LLC and Lancaster Real Estate Group, LLC

Council approved three ordinances regarding fee agreements and park revenue for Project Pennant and RV-Imagitas, LLC. A rezoning request for a private school at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive was deferred following safety concerns and opposition from Continental Tire. Council also appointed Susannah Baker to the First Steps Board.

• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1890 (Fee in Lieu for Project Pennant) (5-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1891 (Multi-County Park Agreement for Project Pennant) (5-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1892 (Fee Agreement with RV-Imagitas, LLC & Lancaster Real Estate Group, LLC) (5-0)
• Deferred 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1877 (Rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive to Institutional) (4-1)
• Deferred 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 (UDO amendment for Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Susannah Baker to the Lancaster County First Steps Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several preliminary plats for single-family subdivisions and a rezoning request for a storage facility. The body will also discuss a text amendment regarding mineral manufacture uses and the Comprehensive Plan 2040.

• RZ-2023-2125: Request to rezone 3.82 acres at 1348 N. Rocky River Road from Rural Business to General Business for a self-service storage facility
• SD-2023-1136: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land
• SD-2023-0325: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots on 34.14 acres at Pettus Road
• SD-2022-2205: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots on 38.02 acres at Fork Hill Road and Little Dude Avenue
• TA-2024-0162: Proposed change to make 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' a Conditional Use

The Commission denied a 75-lot subdivision at Jasmine Hills due to infrastructure and capacity concerns. It approved a rezoning for a storage facility and two other residential subdivisions. A conditional use application for non-metallic mineral manufacture was deferred to March 19, 2024.

• Approved rezoning of 3.82 acres at 1348 N. Rocky River Road from Rural Business to General Business for a self-service storage facility (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Asbury Site (78 single-family lots) with conditions for sidewalks and tree changes (6-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Jasmine Hills (75 single-family lots) (0-6)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Sands, Kershaw (71 single-family lots) with condition for street names (6-0)
• Approved group submittal of new road names (6-0)
• Deferred public hearing on Non-Metallic Mineral Manufacture conditional use application to March 19, 2024 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission recommended approval of text amendments for Class One Landfills and manufactured housing. A proposed amendment regarding outdoor shooting ranges and turkey shoots was deferred to March 16, 2021.

• Recommended approval of UDO-TA-2020-2578, Landfill-Class One (7-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO-TA-2021-0097, Manufactured Housing (5-2)
• Deferred UDO-TA-2020-2957, Outdoor Shooting Ranges/Turkey Shoots until March 16, 2021 (7-0)
• Tabled CP-2020-3057, Landsdown Corporation until March 16, 2021 (7-0)
• Tabled RZ-2020-2887, Primo Holdings, LLC until March 16, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved January 7 and January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The body will hear a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the new plan's final draft.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan 2040

The Lancaster County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the Comprehensive Plan 2040 with nine amendments and 5-0 to approve the plan as amended. The amendments include replacing 'consider' with active language in implementation strategies, correcting school capacity data on page 48, adding annual reporting to the Planning Commission and County Council, incorporating regional and local plans by reference, adding Hazard Mitigation Plan support, updating conservation and cultural resource maps, improving map clarity, and changing two 'Growth' designations in Indian Land to 'Neighborhood.' The item will go to County Council for first reading and public hearing on March 25, 2024, with a recommendation for approval with the stated amendments.

• Approved agenda (4-0, Cureton absent)
• Approved Motion B: nine amendments/conditions to Comprehensive Plan 2040 (5-0)
• Approved Motion A: Comprehensive Plan 2040 as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council is receiving updates on EMS Medicaid reimbursement and ambulance procurement costs. The body will also discuss findings from Phase II of a Solid Waste study regarding county convenience sites.

• Potential for nearly $700,000 in additional Medicaid payments via the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program
• Budget overrun of $108,592 for two FY23 ambulances ($54,296 per vehicle)
• Update on Solid Waste Study Phase II regarding Erwin Farm, Rich Hill, and Lynwood Drive convenience sites
• Recognition of IT staff for server and switch upgrades at 911 and Administration Building
• Discussion of EMS staffing vacancies and recruitment strategies

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed Medicaid reimbursement program for EMS and a budget overage for two new ambulances. Council also received an update on the Phase II Solid Waste study regarding convenience center layouts.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will discuss a partnership with the Town of Kershaw to fund pool operations and improvements. The body is also reviewing several economic development fee agreements and a zoning request for a private school.

• Resolution 1255-R2024: Proposed $40,000 annual payment for 3 years ($120,000 total) for Stevens Park Pool
• Ordinance 2023-1887: Fee Agreement amendment for Project Cobalt to reduce employee requirement from 63 to 40
• Ordinance 2023-1877: Rezoning 7.286 acres at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a K-12 private school
• Ordinance 2024-1890: Second Amendment to Fee in Lieu for Project Pennant
• Ordinance 2024-1893: UDO amendment to change Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing to a Conditional Use

Council approved a rezoning request to allow a K-12 private school in an industrial park and increased annual funding for the Stevens Park Pool to $40,000. Several first readings for fee agreements and a zoning amendment regarding mineral product manufacturing were also passed.

• Approved $40,000 annual funding for Stevens Park Pool operations and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1887 fee agreement for Project Cobalt (7-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2023-1877 to rezone 1662 MacMillan Park Drive to Institutional for a private school (5-2)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1890 fee agreement for Project Pennant (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1891 Multi-County Park Agreement amendment for Project Pennant (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1892 fee agreement for RV-Imagitas, LLC and Lancaster Real Estate Group, LLC (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 to make nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing a conditional use (7-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Council is meeting for a retreat workshop to discuss several administrative and financial topics. The session includes updates on personnel policy, economic development, and bond capacity.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Re-Assessment Process
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Overview
• Personnel Policy Update
• Economic Development Assets and Opportunities
• Bond Capacity and Investment Update

Council conducted a workshop featuring presentations on property reassessment, software integration, and economic development. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were decided during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Tabled the Rules of Procedure Follow Up item (5-0)
• Voted to bring the Council Rules of Procedures back to the table for discussion (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two applications for variances to reduce required setbacks. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings in August and November 2023.

• VAR-2023-2067: Variance request by Dustin Floyd for a .79 acre parcel at 504 Oakhaven Drive to reduce setbacks
• VAR-2024-0047: Variance request by Paul Wallace for a .651 acre parcel at 2066 Mountain Laurel Road to reduce setbacks
• Approval of revised August 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 30, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied two applications for variances to reduce required setbacks. The board also approved the minutes from August 29, 2023, but failed to reach a majority vote on the November 30, 2023, minutes.

• Approved August 29, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Denied variance for 504 Oakhaven Drive (VAR-2023-2067)
• Denied variance for 2066 Mountain Laurel Road (VAR-2024-0047)
• Failed to approve or postpone November 30, 2023 minutes (2-2 vote on both motions)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several residential subdivision plats and a commercial rezoning request. The body will also review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.

• RZ-2023-2125: Request to rezone 3.82 acres at 1348 N. Rocky River Road to General Business for a self-service storage facility
• SD-2023-1136: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land
• SD-2022-2205: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots on 38.02 acres at Fork Hill Road and Little Dude Avenue in Kershaw
• SD-2023-0325: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots on 34.14 acres at Pettus Road northwest of Barberville Road
• NRN-2024-0155: Group submittal of road names for Preliminary Plats and Site Plans

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to review several rezoning and preliminary plat applications. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for the items discussed.

Lancaster County Council

The Council is conducting a retreat workshop to review the 2023 recap and a strategic plan update. Members will discuss budget, workforce, and funding proposals for fire services and transportation.

• Budget overview presented by County Administrator Dennis Marstall
• Fire service funding discussion with Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn
• Transportation funding proposal from Public Works Director Jeff Catoe
• Review of Council Rules of Procedure and Committee Policy updates
• Presentation titled 'Lancaster County on the Move' by J. Milton Pope

The January 31, 2024 Lancaster County Council retreat workshop was a discussion-only session. Council approved the meeting agenda (6-0, Mosteller absent) and later voted to adjourn (6-0, Mosteller absent); no other substantive decisions were made. Staff and consultants presented on the strategic plan, budget, workforce, fire service funding options, a road funding proposal, and Council rules of procedure. Council asked for more information on fire services and directed members to bring feedback on rules of procedure and boards and commissions to the February 7, 2024 retreat.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0; Mosteller absent)
• Adjourned the retreat workshop (6-0; Mosteller absent)
• No vote taken on fire service funding; Council requested more information on improved services and last year's call list
• No vote taken on road funding proposal; Council discussed possible 1%, 0.75%, or 0.5% funding levels
• No vote taken on Council rules of procedure; feedback requested for February 7, 2024 retreat
• No vote taken on boards and commissions policy updates; feedback requested for February 7, 2024 retreat

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to define and regulate non-metallic mineral product manufacturing. The body will also consider a land use map amendment for a property on MacMillan Park Drive and review the FY 2023 annual financial audit.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 to add definitions and regulations for Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1888 to change 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Employment Center to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Audit presentation for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
• Appointment of Josephine Jebackumar to the Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board
• Hold on Ordinance 2023-1887 regarding a fee agreement amendment for Project Cobalt

County Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to regulate non-metallic mineral product manufacturing. A request to change land use for a private school was denied. The council also appointed a member to the Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board.

• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 regarding non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (4-3)
• Denied 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1888 to change land use at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive to Neighborhood Mixed-Use (3-4)
• Approved appointment of Josephine Jebackumar to the Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board (7-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council, Planning Commission, and stakeholders are meeting for a workshop to discuss the Lancaster 2040 public review draft. The session focuses on key trends and supporting actions for the Southern Lancaster, Greater Lancaster, and Panhandle regions, as well as county-wide trends.

• Discussion of Southern Lancaster draft pages 73-83
• Discussion of Greater Lancaster draft pages 59-69
• Discussion of Panhandle draft pages 43-56
• Discussion of county-wide trends draft pages 19-39

County Council and the Planning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss the draft Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The group reviewed guiding principles, land use maps, and implementation strategies for the Southern Lancaster, Greater Lancaster, and Panhandle areas. No formal votes were taken on the plan's contents during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed multiple preliminary plat applications for residential subdivisions and a rezoning request. Several items were denied, including a school conversion proposal and two large residential developments, while others received conditional approval.

• Edgewater Phase 11: Preliminary plat for 104 single-family homes and 49 townhomes by True Homes LLC
• Asbury Site: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots by Landworks Design and Empire Communities
• Greybridge MacMillan: Rezoning request to convert an Employment Center to Neighborhood Mixed-Use for a K-12 school (Denied)
• The Sands, Kershaw: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots (Denied)
• Jasmine Hills: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots (Denied)

The Lancaster County Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Edgewater Phase 11, which includes 153 homes. The commission granted a deferral for the Asbury Site preliminary plat to February 2024, allowing residents to comment on the proposed 78-lot subdivision. Previous meeting minutes were approved, and the commission decided not to replace a resigned member on the Stakeholder Committee.

• Approved Edgewater Phase 11 preliminary plat (6-0)
• Granted deferral of Asbury Site preliminary plat to Feb 2024 (6-0)
• Approved reopening of citizen comments for Asbury Site (6-0)
• Approved Dec 14, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Dec 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Jan 4, 2024 workshop minutes with correction (4-0)
• Decided not to elect new representative for Stakeholder Committee

Lancaster County Council

The Council will consider a request from the Town of Kershaw for $40,000 annually over three years to fund expanded pool operations and capital costs at Stevens Park. Members will also receive updates on parks and recreation programs, stormwater erosion, and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption timeline.

• Proposed $40,000 annual commitment for three years ($120,000 total) for Kershaw Pool operations
• Review of 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption timeline with public meetings scheduled for January
• Informational update on stormwater runoff and erosion issues related to the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite
• Parks and Recreation Department programs and services overview (FY24 budget: $4,294,603)

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed three-year pool partnership with the Town of Kershaw and received updates on parks and recreation. Council also reviewed stormwater erosion issues and the timeline for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. No substantive votes were taken other than procedural motions.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 504 Oakhaven Drive. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings in August and November 2023.

• VAR-2023-2067: Variance request by Dustin Floyd for a .79 acre parcel at 504 Oakhaven Drive to reduce required setbacks

The meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather resulting in a lack of a quorum. The agenda item was moved to the February 6, 2024 meeting.

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council is meeting to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and sales tax collections. The body will also consider a fee agreement amendment for Project Cobalt and a fire commission appointment.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 to add definitions and regulations for Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1889 regarding Excess Capital Project Sales Tax Collections
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1887 to reduce Project Cobalt's employee requirement from 63 to 40 and SSRC from 58% to 40%
• Appointment of Lance Reynolds to the Indian Land Consolidated Fire Commission
• Hold on rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a private school

Council approved a second reading of an ordinance adding regulations for non-metallic mineral product manufacturing. A proposed ordinance regarding excess capital project sales tax collections failed. Council also appointed a new member to the Indian Land Consolidated Fire Commission.

• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 regarding non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (5-2)
• Approved instruction to create a future text amendment making non-metallic mineral product manufacturing a Conditional Use process (6-1)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1887 Fee Agreement Amendment for Project Cobalt (7-0)
• Denied 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1889 regarding Excess Capital Project Sales Tax Collections (2-4)
• Approved appointment of Lance Reynolds to the Indian Land Consolidated Fire Commission (7-0)
• Denied amendment to Ordinance 2023-1879 to change process to Conditional Use (3-4)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss preliminary plats for two residential developments. One project involves a multi-phase community with homes and townhomes, while the other is a proposed single-family subdivision in Indian Land.

• SD-2023-0161 Edgewater Phase 11: Preliminary plat for 104 detached single-family homes and 49 townhomes on 47.08 acres at Edgewater Parkway and Gateway Drive
• SD-2023-1136 Asbury Site: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on approximately 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land

The Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to review preliminary plats for the Edgewater Phase 11 and Asbury Site developments. No formal votes were taken on the applications. The commission also adjusted its regular meeting start time.

• Moved regular meeting start time to 5:30
• Scheduled Joint Meeting for 1/16/2024 at 6:30