Lexington public meetings in 2021

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an oath of office ceremony for newly elected members. The main business includes final readings on property purchases, rezonings, a planned unit development, and an annexation, plus first readings on another annexation and zoning ordinance updates. Public hearings are scheduled for the property purchase ordinance.

• Final reading: Ordinance to purchase property for U.S. 378 – Sunset Split Improvement Project
• Final reading: Rezoning of Tax Map #4323-04-003 and 004 on Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road
• Final reading: Planned Unit Development for 31-unit mixed-use townhome project
• Final reading: Annexation of 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• First reading: Annexation of Tax Map #4496-01-007 at 5150 Sunset Boulevard

The Town Council held a public hearing and then gave final approval to four ordinances: purchasing property for the U.S. 378 – Sunset Split Improvement Project, rezoning two parcels on Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road, approving a 31-unit mixed-use townhome Planned Unit Development, and annexing a 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place (with one recusal). The Council also gave first reading approval to annexing 5 acres at 5150 Sunset Boulevard for a climate-controlled storage facility and to updating the Land Development and Zoning Ordinances. Three reelected councilmembers took their oaths of office, and proclamations were read for Purple Heart Town, Lexington Jewelers, and Arbor Day.

• Approved final reading of ordinance to purchase property for U.S. 378 – Sunset Split Improvement Project (unanimous).
• Approved final reading of ordinance rezoning two parcels in the 100 block of Old Chapin Road and along Snelgrove Road (unanimous).
• Approved final reading of ordinance approving a 31-unit mixed-use townhome Planned Unit Development (unanimous).
• Approved final reading of ordinance annexing a 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place (6-0, with one recusal).
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 5 acres at 5150 Sunset Boulevard for a climate-controlled storage facility (unanimous).
• Approved first reading of ordinance updating the Land Development and Zoning Ordinances (unanimous).
• Administered oaths of office to reelected Councilmembers Todd Carnes, Ron Williams, and Steve Baker.
• Adopted proclamations declaring the Town a Purple Heart Town, recognizing Lexington Jewelers, and declaring December 10, 2021 as Arbor Day.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a single action item: a variance from the Sign Ordinance for a property at 925 E Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of the September 2, 2021 minutes and is otherwise limited to this one request.

• Variance 2021-11 (V): variance from the Sign Ordinance at 925 E Main Street
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request for additional signage on the back of the building at 925 East Main Street, with a 2-3 vote. It also unanimously denied a request for an additional five square feet on a front sign. The board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting.

• Denied the request for additional signage on the back of the building (motion failed 2-3).
• Denied the request for an additional five square feet on a front sign (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous).

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss issues related to the 2021 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as well as updates to the Land Development and Zoning Ordinances. The meeting includes time for questions from the news media and public comments on agenda items.

• Discussion of 2021 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Discussion of Land Development Ordinance updates
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance updates

The Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to review the draft Comprehensive Plan and related zoning ordinance changes. The meeting was informational and discussion-focused; no formal votes or final decisions were made. Staff and officials discussed proposed changes to density, building heights, curb cuts, parking, and green space requirements, with several members expressing support for the draft while raising specific concerns.

• No formal votes taken; meeting was a work session to review draft plan
• Discussed proposed changes to Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinances
• Staff to consider comments on traffic studies, curb cuts, and building heights
• Plan to be placed on Planning Commission agenda for January meeting
• Public hearing and Council consideration scheduled after Planning Commission review

2- Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss issues related to the 2021 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding updates to the Land Development and Zoning Ordinance.

• Discussion on 2021 Comprehensive Land Use Plan issues
• Discussion on Land Development and Zoning Ordinance updates

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider a sketch plan for a new subdivision at 186 Zenker Road, along with annexation requests for two properties: one at 186 Zenker Road and another at 5150 Sunset Boulevard. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Sketch plan approval for new subdivision at 186 Zenker Road
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #5496-01-031 at 186 Zenker Road
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #4496-01-007 at 5150 Sunset Boulevard

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny annexation of the 77-acre parcel at 186 Zenker Road, leaving it as Industrial zoning in the county. This action effectively blocked the proposed 355-unit subdivision, and the developer withdrew the sketch plan request to work with staff on a possible solution. The Commission separately approved annexation of a 5-acre parcel at 5150 Sunset Boulevard for a climate-controlled storage facility, as recommended.

• Approved minutes from the October 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting as submitted.
• Denied annexation of 186 Zenker Road (Tax Map #5496-01-031) with PR2 zoning, leaving the parcel as Industrial in the county — unanimous vote.
• Withdrew sketch plan request for the 355-unit subdivision at 186 Zenker Road after the annexation denial; developer will work with staff on a revised plan.
• Approved annexation of 5150 Sunset Boulevard (Tax Map #4496-01-007) with General Commercial zoning and Arterial Road classification — unanimous vote.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will conduct final readings on several ordinances, including a 31-unit mixed-use townhome project and a rezoning on Old Chapin Road. The meeting also includes a first reading for an ordinance to purchase property for the U.S. 378 Sunset Split Improvement Project.

• Final reading of a 31-unit mixed-use townhome project PUD
• Final reading of annexation for 42 acres at South Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• Final reading of rezoning for tax map parcels on Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road
• First reading of an ordinance to purchase property for the U.S. 378 Sunset Split Improvement Project
• Final reading of updated Model Business License Ordinance and Class Schedules

The Lexington Town Council unanimously approved the updated Model Business License Ordinance and Class Schedules, which standardizes licensing across South Carolina jurisdictions. Three development-related items were deferred at the applicants' request: annexation of a 42-acre parcel, rezoning on Old Chapin Road/Snelgrove Road, and a 31-unit mixed-use townhome PUD. Council also gave first reading approval to an ordinance authorizing property purchase for the US 378/Sunset Split Improvement Project.

• Approved updated Model Business License Ordinance and Class Schedules (unanimous)
• Deferred final reading of ordinance annexing 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive/Innovation Place
• Deferred final reading of rezoning ordinance for properties on Old Chapin Road/Snelgrove Road
• Deferred final reading of ordinance for 31-unit mixed-use townhome PUD
• Approved first reading of ordinance to purchase 1.26-acre parcel for US 378/Sunset Split project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission will meet to consider site plan approvals for a renovation at 100 Snelgrove Road and a new Freddy’s Frozen Custards at 111 Swartz Road. The agenda also includes a sketch plan review for a townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place.

• Site Plan Approval: Renovation and addition to 100 Snelgrove Road
• Site Plan Approval: Freddy’s Frozen Custards at 111 Swartz Road
• Sketch Plan Approval: Townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place

The Lexington Planning Commission unanimously approved a sketch plan for a 35-unit townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place, with the developer agreeing to complete a turn lane on Sunset Boulevard. The commission also voted unanimously to require a traffic impact study for a proposed Freddy's Frozen Custard at 111 Swartz Road, after which the applicant withdrew the site plan to work with staff. A site plan for a renovation at 100 Snelgrove Road was withdrawn by the applicant due to incomplete information.

• Approved sketch plan for 35-unit townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place (unanimous)
• Required traffic impact study for Freddy's Frozen Custard site plan at 111 Swartz Road (unanimous)
• Withdrawn site plan for renovation at 100 Snelgrove Road (applicant request)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and prepare recommendations for the November 1, 2021 council meeting. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and contractual matters, followed by discussion of a pickleball proposal and a rental utility adjustment. No formal votes are scheduled, as this is a discussion-only session.

• Executive session on personnel, pending litigation, and economic development contract
• Discussion of pickleball (presented by Town Administrator Britt Poole)
• Discussion of rental utility adjustment (presented by Town Administrator Britt Poole)
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 work session

The Town Council held a work session where they discussed adding pickleball courts and a potential Chicken N Pickle restaurant, but took no formal votes. A proposal to add language to rental agreements allowing utility cost adjustments failed due to no motion. The council approved the minutes from the previous work session.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Rental utility adjustment item failed (no motion made)
• Discussed letter of support for pickleball courts (no vote)
• Discussed potential Chicken N Pickle restaurant (no vote)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance will consider an appeal of an administrative decision regarding signage at 520 N. Lake Drive and review a proposal to construct a Freddy's Frozen Custard at 111 Swartz Road. The board will also approve minutes from its August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Appeal of administrative decision for signage at 520 N. Lake Drive
• Proposal to construct Freddy's Frozen Custard at 111 Swartz Road
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2021

The Board of Appearance approved Tint World's appeal to backlight its sign and add a logo over the door, with the logo subject to staff approval. The Board also voted to require Freddy's Custards to resubmit its application after revising the detention pond design, removing red strip lighting, and addressing landscaping, lighting, and fencing concerns.

• Approved Tint World sign appeal for backlit letters and door logo (unanimous)
• Tabled Freddy's Custards application pending resubmission with design changes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including three property annexations, an amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance, and a mutual aid agreement with multiple jurisdictions. The council will also hold first readings on a rezoning and a planned unit development, and consider a resolution authorizing water and sewer revenue bonds. The meeting begins with an executive session covering personnel, legal, contractual, and security matters.

• Final reading: annex 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• Final reading: annex 109 Rose Lake Road (Tax Map #4300-07-009)
• Final reading: annex 2671 Mineral Springs Road (Tax Map #4496-02-153)
• First reading: rezoning in 100 block of Old Chapin Road and along Snelgrove Road
• Resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021

The Lexington Town Council approved final readings for two annexations, an amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance, and a mutual aid agreement with multiple jurisdictions. They also approved a resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021, and approved first readings for a rezoning and a Planned Unit Development for a 31-unit townhome project. Rental rate increases for the Icehouse Pavilion and Palmetto Collegiate Institute were approved, along with a $600 sponsorship for the Sertoma Club's Big Thursday event.

• Approved annexation of Tax Map #4300-07-009 at 109 Rose Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Tax Map #4496-02-153 at 2671 Mineral Springs Road (6-0, Lyle recused)
• Approved amendment to Landscape and Tree Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with 32 jurisdictions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 5.7 acres on Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of PUD for 31-unit mixed-use townhome project (unanimous)
• Approved rental rate increases for Icehouse Pavilion ($50) and Palmetto Collegiate Institute ($25) (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider two main items: a site plan for a charter school at S. Lake Drive and Innovation Place, and an annexation request for property at 2671 Mineral Springs Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Site plan approval for a charter school at S. Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #4496-02-153 at 2671 Mineral Springs Road

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a charter school at South Lake Drive and Innovation Place, conditioned on a bond for road improvements at Bruner and Glassmaster within 24 months. They also unanimously recommended annexation and zoning for a 2.58-acre parcel at 2671 Mineral Springs Road as Protected Residential with a Collector Road classification.

• Approved charter school site plan (unanimous) with bond for Bruner/Glassmaster intersection improvements within 24 months
• Recommended annexation of 2671 Mineral Springs Road as Protected Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council work session includes an executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters, followed by a public session. Council will discuss and make recommendations on a rental rate increase for the Icehouse Pavilion and Palmetto Collegiate Institute, a planned unit development for a 31-unit townhome project on Old Chapin Road, and a resolution authorizing water and sewer revenue bonds. A presentation on pickleball courts at Corley Street Park is also scheduled.

• Executive session on pending litigation, downtown development contract, personnel
• Presentation on pickleball courts at Corley Street Park
• Icehouse Pavilion and Palmetto Collegiate Institute rental rate increase
• Planned unit development: 31-unit mixed-use townhome project, 100 block Old Chapin Road
• Resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021

The Lexington Town Council held a work session and voted to place three items on the October 4, 2021 regular meeting agenda: a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 31-unit mixed-use townhome project on Old Chapin Road, rental rate increases for the Icehouse Pavilion and Palmetto Collegiate Institute, and a resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021. No final votes were taken on these items; the work session was for discussion and agenda placement only. The council also received a presentation on pickleball courts and a social media strategy update.

• Placed 31-unit mixed-use townhome PUD on Old Chapin Road on Oct. 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Icehouse Pavilion ($50) and Palmetto Collegiate Institute ($25) rental rate increases on Oct. 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds of 2021 resolution on Oct. 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 7, 2021 council meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters. In open session, they will receive updates on the Vision Plan and traffic, hold a public hearing on transferring town property for Lexington Villas, and consider first readings of ordinances to annex three properties, amend the landscape and tree ordinance, and enter a mutual aid agreement. They will also designate an ARPA authorized representative.

• Public hearing: Final reading of ordinance for transfer of interest in town property, Lexington Villas
• First reading: Annex 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• First reading: Annex 109 Rose Lake Road (Tax Map #4300-07-009)
• First reading: Annex 2671 Mineral Springs Road (Tax Map #4496-02-153)
• First reading: Amendment to Landscape and Tree Ordinance

The Lexington Town Council approved first reading of an ordinance to annex a 42.04-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place, where a 1,900-student charter school is planned. Councilmember Carnes recused himself due to his role on the applicant's board. The council also approved first readings for two other annexations, a landscape ordinance amendment, a mutual aid agreement, and a resolution designating ARPA representatives.

• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 42-acre parcel on South Lake Drive and Innovation Place (4-0, Carnes recused)
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 4.6 acres at 109 Rose Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 2.58 acres at 2671 Mineral Springs Road (4-0, Lyle recused)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Landscape and Tree Ordinance to include mulching (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for mutual aid agreement with multiple jurisdictions (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution designating ARPA Authorized Representative and Contact Person (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review an appeal regarding an administrative decision for an accessory permit at 104 Rama Lane. The meeting includes a staff report, applicant testimony, and a final vote.

• Appeal of an Administrative Decision for an Accessory Permit at 104 Rama Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to overturn the administrative denial of an accessory building permit for Michael Smith's property at 104 Rama Lane. The proposed five-bay garage, 1,440 square feet, was deemed not subordinate to the 1,544-square-foot primary residence on a .3-acre lot. The board's decision allows the permit to proceed, subject to building code compliance.

• Overturned administrative denial of accessory permit for 1,440-sq-ft garage at 104 Rama Lane (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission will review several requests including rezoning, planned unit development approvals, and multiple annexations. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman and various site plan approvals.

• Rezoning of Tax Map #4323-04-003 & 004 in the 100 Block of Old Chapin Road
• Planned Unit Development approval for 100 Block of Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road
• Annexation and sketch plan approval for a townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place
• Site plan approval for a charter school at South Lake Drive and Innovation Place
• Site plan approval for a medical office on Thompson Street

The Planning Commission approved a Planned Unit Development and rezoning for a 31-unit townhome project on Old Chapin Road and Snelgrove Road, with one commissioner recused. It also approved annexations for a Tom Corley Place property and a 42-acre parcel for a charter school, and approved the final plat for Barr Lake Phase 3-A. A sketch plan for a townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place was withdrawn by the applicant to address traffic and design concerns.

• Approved PUD for 31 mixed-use townhomes on Old Chapin Road/Snelgrove Road (8-0, Robertson recused)
• Approved rezoning of 5.7 acres at 109 Old Chapin Road and 2 acres on Snelgrove Road to General Commercial with PUD overlay (8-0, Robertson recused)
• Approved annexation of 9.06 acres on Tom Corley Place with PR2 zoning and Local Road classification (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 42.04 acres at South Lake Drive/Innovation Place with General Commercial zoning (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Barr Lake Phase 3-A, 52 lots on 25.9 acres (8-0, Berry recused)
• Approved annexation of 4.6 acres at 109 Rose Lake Road with PR2 zoning (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Sketch plan for 34-unit townhome subdivision on Tom Corley Place (applicant withdrew to address traffic and design issues)
• Withdrawn: Site plan for charter school at South Lake Drive/Innovation Place (applicant withdrew to address traffic concerns)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will conduct final readings for three property annexations and an updated Model Business License Ordinance. The meeting also includes a first reading regarding the transfer of interest in Lexington Villas property.

• Final reading: Annexing 100 Block of Nightingale Court
• Final reading: Annex $004200-02-031 at 167 Nightingale Court
• Final reading: Annexing 140 Pilgrim Point Drive
• Final reading: Updated Model Business License Ordinance and Standard Rate Classification
• First reading: Transfer of interest in Lexington Villas town property

Town Council approved final readings of three annexation ordinances, two of which passed 4-0 with two recusals and one absence, and one unanimously. Council also approved first reading of an ordinance to allow Lexington Villas HOA to access Town property for creek irrigation, and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) to rollover $7.25 million in maturing notes. Joseph Robertson was appointed to the Planning Commission.

• Approved annexation of Tax Map #004200-02-033 (100 Block Nightingale Court) (4-0, 2 recused, 1 absent)
• Approved annexation of Tax Map #004200-02-031 (167 Nightingale Court) (4-0, 2 recused, 1 absent)
• Approved annexation of Tax Map #003420-01-031 (140 Pilgrim Point Drive) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for Lexington Villas HOA to access Town property for creek irrigation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation BANs to rollover $7.25M (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Robertson to Planning Commission (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council work session includes a presentation by Communities In Schools of South Carolina. The council will discuss proposed amendments to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance and review mutual aid agreements with multiple jurisdictions.

• Proposed amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance
• Discussion of Mutual Aid Agreements with multiple jurisdictions
• Presentation by Communities In Schools of South Carolina

The Town Council held a work session on August 16, 2021, discussing a proposed amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance. Council members agreed to remove the specific 10% mulch coverage threshold and instead add 'mulching' as a general maintenance requirement. The item was placed on the September 7, 2021 agenda for consideration. The council also discussed a mutual aid agreement for police services and heard a presentation from Communities In Schools requesting $108,220.03 in American Rescue Plan funds.

• Placed landscape ordinance amendment (adding mulching requirement) on Sept 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed multi-jurisdictional mutual aid agreement on Sept 7 agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified executive session report (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied Variance 2021-9(V), which sought to allow a larger wall sign at Kohl's (5440 Sunset Boulevard) to add Sephora branding. The board determined the request exceeded the sign ordinance's size limits and that the existing non-conforming sign could remain only if unchanged. The board also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

• Denied Variance 2021-9(V) for larger wall sign at Kohl's (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and recommend items for the August 16, 2021 Council meeting, including a potential transfer of town property, a resolution for general obligation bond anticipation notes (BANs), and a social media strategy. The meeting begins with an executive session on legal, contractual, and personnel matters, after which the Council may take action on those topics. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with minutes approval and public comments.

• Executive session on pending litigation, sewer contract, transportation project, and personnel issues
• Potential transfer of interest in town property
• Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation BANs
• Consideration of a memorial
• Social media strategy presentation

The Lexington Town Council held a work session on July 12, 2021, and voted to place several items on the August 16, 2021 regular meeting agenda. These included a boards and commissions application from Joseph Robertson, a potential transfer of town property to Lexington Villas HOA for creek access, and a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) to rollover $7.25 million in maturing notes. A discussion about a potential memorial at US378 and Old Cherokee was tabled until staff obtains more information from Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, and a social media strategy presentation was deferred to the September 20 work session. No final decisions were made on these items; they are scheduled for official consideration in August.

• Placed Joseph Robertson's board application on August 16 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Lexington Villas property transfer item on August 16 agenda for first reading (6-1, MacDougall opposed)
• Placed General Obligation BAN resolution on August 16 agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled memorial discussion until staff obtains more information from church (unanimous)
• Deferred social media strategy presentation to September 20 work session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. They will take final votes on selling town-owned property at 103 West Main Street and near Stoney Creek Subdivision, and on annexing property at 110 Mill Street. They will also introduce ordinances for multiple annexations, a rezoning, a planned unit development, and updates to business license and landscape codes.

• Final reading: ordinance for sale of town-owned property, 103 West Main Street
• Final reading: ordinance for sale of town property near Stoney Creek Subdivision
• Final reading: ordinance annexing property at 110 Mill Street
• First reading: ordinance rezoning property in 4800 block of Augusta Road
• First reading: ordinance to adopt updated Model Business License Ordinance

Town Council denied a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 256 apartment units and two commercial outparcels on 62.76 acres in the 4800 block of Augusta Road and along Dooley Road, voting 6-1 with Councilmember Maness opposed. The related annexation and rezoning requests for the same parcels were tabled. Council also approved first readings for annexations of three other properties, adopted the updated Model Business License Ordinance, ratified a resolution for the MASC Retail Recruitment Training Program, entered an intergovernmental agreement for regional gateway projects, and appointed Sammy Hendrix to the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission.

• Denied the Planned Unit Development on Tax Map #5596-02-032 and #5596-02-033 (6-1, Maness opposed).
• Tabled first reading of annexation for Tax Map #5596-02-033 (100 Block of Dooley Road).
• Tabled first reading of rezoning for Tax Map #5596-02-032 (4800 Block of Augusta Road).
• Approved first reading of annexation for Tax Map #4200-02-033 (100 Block of Nightingale Court) (5-0, Carnes and Lyle recused).
• Approved first reading of annexation for Tax Map #4200-02-031 (167 Nightingale Court) (5-0, Carnes and Lyle recused).
• Approved first reading of annexation for Tax Map #3420-01-031 (140 Pilgrim Point Drive) (unanimous).
• Approved first reading of the Updated Model Business License Ordinance and Class Schedules (unanimous).
• Ratified the telephone vote approving the MASC Retail Recruitment Training Program resolution and $5,000 fee (unanimous).

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan for a subdivision on Nightingale Court and several annexation requests for properties on Nightingale Court, Mill Street, and Pilgrim Point Drive. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Site plan approval for a subdivision in the 100 block of Nightingale Court
• Annexation of Tax Map #4200-02-031 at 167 Nightingale Court
• Annexation of Tax Map #4200-02-033 in the 100 block of Nightingale Court
• Annexation of Tax Map #5423-03-003 at 110 Mill Street
• Annexation of Tax Map #3420-01-031 at 140 Pilgrim Point Drive

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a sketch plan for a 66-lot subdivision on 30.66 acres in the 100 block of Nightingale Court, pending annexation and zoning. The approval includes a recommendation to submit a variance request for shared driveways on seven front lots. The Commission also unanimously recommended annexation and PR1 zoning for four parcels, including two on Nightingale Court, one on Mill Street, and one on Pilgrim Point Drive.

• Approved sketch plan for 66-lot subdivision on Nightingale Court with recommendation to seek variance for shared drives on seven front lots.
• Recommended annexation and PR1 zoning for 14.9 acres at 167 Nightingale Court (Tax Map 4200-02-031).
• Recommended annexation and PR1 zoning for 17.5 acres in the 100 block of Nightingale Court (Tax Map 4200-02-033).
• Recommended annexation and PR1 zoning for parcel at 110 Mill Street (Tax Map 5423-03-003).
• Recommended annexation and PR1 zoning for parcel at 140 Pilgrim Point Drive (Tax Map 3420-01-031).
• Approved minutes from the April 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting as submitted.

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and prepare recommendations for the July 12 council meeting. Items include regional gateway projects, a town appointee to the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission, a potential memorial, a business license update, and an amendment to the landscape and tree ordinance. The meeting begins with an executive session on pending litigation and contracts, including water/sewer contracts and the Gibson Pond Dam contract.

• Executive session on pending litigation and contracts (water/sewer, downtown development, Gibson Pond Dam)
• Village Square Theater sponsorship presentation
• Regional Gateway Projects discussion
• Business License Update discussion
• Amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance

The Town Council held a work session on June 14, 2021, and voted to place five items on the July 12 regular meeting agenda for official consideration. These items include participation in regional highway interchange beautification projects, appointment of Sammy Hendrix to the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission, a potential memorial for Emma Longstreet, a business license ordinance update, and an amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance. The amendment to the Landscape and Tree Ordinance was the only item with a dissenting vote, passing 6-1.

• Placed regional gateway projects participation on July 12 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Sammy Hendrix appointment to Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission on July 12 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed potential Emma Longstreet memorial on July 12 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed business license ordinance update on July 12 agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Placed Landscape and Tree Ordinance amendment on July 12 agenda for first reading (6-1, Lyle opposed)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold final readings on the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax levy, along with annexation and property sale ordinances. They will also hear presentations on awards and updates on the vision plan and traffic. The meeting includes public hearings and comments.

• Final reading of ordinance to adopt FY 2021-2022 budget
• Final reading of ordinance for FY 2021-2022 tax levy
• Final reading of ordinance annexing property at 311 Reed Avenue
• First reading of ordinance for sale of town property at 103 West Main Street
• Public hearing on sale of town property near Stoney Creek Subdivision

The Town Council unanimously approved the final reading of the ordinance adopting the FY2021-2022 budget and the ordinance providing for the FY2021-2022 tax levy. They also approved the annexation of property at 311 Reed Avenue. In new business, they approved the first reading of an ordinance for the sale of town-owned property at 103 West Main Street, reappointed members to several boards and commissions, and appointed two new members to the Building Code Board of Appeals.

• Approved final reading of ordinance annexing Lexington County Tax Map #4300-04-078 and 190 at 311 Reed Avenue.
• Approved final reading of ordinance adopting FY2021-2022 budget.
• Approved final reading of ordinance providing for FY2021-2022 tax levy.
• Approved first reading of ordinance for sale of town-owned property at 103 West Main Street (title only).
• Approved reappointments to Advisory Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission, and Traffic Committee.
• Approved appointments of Allen Keith Benton and Steven Johnson to the Building Code Board of Appeals.
• Reconvened to executive session to discuss water/sewer contract, Gibson Pond contract, and economic development request; no vote taken.

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, agenda advice, and a downtown development contract issue. Following the closed session, the Council may take action on these matters. The open session includes proclamations, a public hearing, and final reading of a mutual aid agreement with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department.

• Executive session on pending litigation and downtown development contract
• Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week
• Proclamation for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day on June 4, 2021
• Final reading of ordinance authorizing mutual aid agreement with City of North Myrtle Beach Police Department

The Town Council held a special meeting on May 17, 2021, preceded by an executive session. The only substantive decision was approving the final reading of an ordinance authorizing a mutual aid agreement with the City of North Myrtle Beach Police Department for the 2021 Memorial Weekend/Atlantic Beach Bike Fest event. The motion was unanimously carried by all present. Two proclamations were presented, and no public comments were made.

• Approved final reading of ordinance authorizing mutual aid agreement with North Myrtle Beach Police Department (unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss items for the June 14, 2021 meeting. They will consider a Planned Unit Development on two parcels in the 4800 block of Augusta Road, and make reappointments and an appointment to the BCBOA. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Planned Unit Development on Lexington County Tax Map Numbers 5596-02-032 and 5596-02-033, 4800 block of Augusta Road
• Boards and Commissions reappointments
• Boards and Commissions appointment to BCBOA

The Town Council held a work session to discuss a proposed 62.76-acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) by JCF Living in the 4800 block of Augusta Road, featuring 256 rental units and two commercial outparcels. No formal votes were taken on the PUD; Mayor Pro-Tem Hazel Livingston requested a site visit before deciding whether to place it on the June 14 agenda. The Council did vote to place a Building Code Board of Appeals application and several board reappointments on the June 14 agenda.

• Placed Allen Keith Benton's application for Building Code Board of Appeals on June 14 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed reappointments for multiple boards/commissions on June 14 agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred action on JCF Living PUD; no vote taken pending site visit by Mayor Pro-Tem Livingston

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance is meeting to review a proposal to construct an All-Star Storage Facility at 5223 Sunset Boulevard. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from January 7, 2021, and routine procedural items.

• Review of proposal for All-Star Storage Facility at 5223 Sunset Boulevard

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters. In open session, they will consider final readings on water and sewer rate adjustments and the rezoning of a property on Saluda Springs Road, as well as first readings on several annexations, a planned unit development, a mutual aid agreement with North Myrtle Beach, and the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax levy. The agenda also includes proclamations and a presentation on a water and sewer rate study.

• Final reading: ordinance to adjust water and sewer rates
• Final reading: rezoning of property at 200 block of Saluda Springs Road
• First reading: annexation of property at 100 block of Dooley Road
• First reading: ordinance for sale of town property near Stoney Creek Subdivision
• First reading: ordinance to adopt FY 2021-2022 budget

The Lexington Town Council unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance adjusting water and sewer rates, implementing a five-year rate plan with increases of 5.5% for the first two years and 3.5% for the next three. The council also approved first readings for the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax levy, along with several annexations and a temporary sanitary sewer agreement policy. Three items related to a proposed JCF Living development on Augusta Road were deferred to the May 17 work session.

• Approved final reading of water and sewer rate adjustment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY 2021-2022 tax levy ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 311 Reed Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 110 Mill Street (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of mutual aid agreement with North Myrtle Beach Police (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for sale of town property near Stoney Creek (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sanitary sewer agreement policy (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider two items: site plan approval for a Planned Unit Development on Augusta Road and annexation of property on Reed Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Site plan approval for PUD on Lexington County Tax Map #5596-02-032 & 033, 4800 block of Augusta Road
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #4300-04-078 & 190 at 311 Reed Avenue

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the revised site plan for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 62.76 acres in the 4800 block of Augusta Road, following revisions to address traffic concerns, including a new private road and adaptive signalization. The commission also unanimously approved the annexation of two parcels at 311 Reed Avenue with a Protected Residential zoning recommendation and Local Road classification. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revised PUD site plan for 62.76 acres on Augusta Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 311 Reed Avenue parcels with Protected Residential zoning and Local Road classification (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss two business items for a future meeting: a mutual aid agreement with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department and the potential sale of town property in the Stoney Creek Subdivision. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and a downtown development issue. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of North Myrtle Beach Police Department
• Potential Sale of Town Property, Stoney Creek Subdivision
• Executive session on pending litigation and downtown development issue

The Town Council held a work session with no final votes, but unanimously agreed to place two items on the May 3, 2021 regular meeting agenda: a mutual aid agreement with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department for the 2021 Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, and the potential sale of 4.03 acres of town-owned property behind Stoney Creek Subdivision. Council also authorized staff to negotiate a sale price for the property before the next meeting.

• Placed mutual aid agreement with North Myrtle Beach PD on May 3 agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Placed potential sale of 4.03-acre town property on May 3 agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate sale price for the property (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2021 special meeting and work session (unanimous)
• Ratified mayor's report on executive session (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold final readings on repealing the face covering ordinance and rezoning a portion of tax map 4320-09-003 on Addy Lane, plus first readings on a rezoning at Saluda Springs Road and adjusted utility rates. They will also consider a resolution for bond anticipation notes for the Icehouse TIF. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters.

• Final reading: Repeal of face covering ordinance
• Final reading: Rezoning of tax map 4320-09-003 on Addy Lane
• First reading: Rezoning of tax map 4300-01-015 in the 200 block of Saluda Springs Road
• Resolution authorizing Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation bond anticipation notes for Icehouse TIF
• First reading: Ordinance to adopt adjusted rates and charges

The Town Council unanimously approved final reading of an ordinance repealing the face covering ordinance (2020-34) and a rezoning on Addy Lane. They also approved first reading of a rezoning for a townhome project on Saluda Springs Road, authorized a bond anticipation note roll-over for the Icehouse TIF, and approved first reading of adjusted water and sewer rates. All votes were unanimous.

• Repealed Face Covering Ordinance #2020-34 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning on Addy Lane (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 9-unit townhome project on Saluda Springs Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Icehouse TIF bond anticipation note roll-over (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of adjusted water/sewer rates and fee in lieu of franchise fee (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission unanimously approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for a 62.76-acre site in the 4800 block of Augusta Road, which includes a 256-unit apartment project and two commercial outparcels. The commission also approved the annexation of a 6-acre parcel on Dooley Road as part of the same project. A separate PUD for a 42-unit apartment complex at the Flight Deck Shopping Center was denied, and a rezoning and sketch plan for a 9-unit townhome project on Saluda Springs Road were approved.

• Approved PUD overlay for 256-unit apartment project on Augusta Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 6-acre parcel on Dooley Road (unanimous)
• Denied site plan approval for 42-unit apartment PUD at Flight Deck Shopping Center (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.51-acre parcel on Saluda Springs Road to PR2 (unanimous)
• Approved sketch plan for 9-unit townhome subdivision on Saluda Springs Road with condition that dog park be fenced (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council work session will discuss a resolution authorizing Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation bond anticipation notes for the Icehouse TIF, and will hear a presentation on sign design from Grace Outdoor. The council will also approve minutes from the February 16, 2021 work session. This is a discussion and recommendation session ahead of the April 5, 2021 council meeting.

• Resolution authorizing Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation bond anticipation notes for Icehouse TIF
• Sign design presentation by Hal Stevenson, Grace Outdoor
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021 work session

The Town Council held a work session where they discussed a digital billboard proposal and placed a resolution authorizing the Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation Bond Anticipation Notes (Icehouse TIF) roll-over on the April 5, 2021 agenda. A sponsorship request from The Herb Bunch for the 'It's All About Herbs Festival' was added to the agenda but failed to receive a motion for consideration. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Placed Icehouse TIF BAN roll-over resolution on April 5 agenda (unanimous)
• Added Herb Bunch sponsorship request to agenda (no objection)
• Herb Bunch sponsorship request failed to get motion for April 5 agenda

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, a downtown development issue, a potential property sale, and a routine personnel matter. In open session, the council will consider ratifying Emergency Ordinance #10 and the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the face covering ordinance. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Ratification of Emergency Ordinance #10 and first reading of ordinance to repeal face covering ordinance
• Executive session on pending litigation, downtown development, potential property sale, and personnel matter

Town Council ratified Emergency Ordinance #10, which suspended enforcement of the Face Covering Ordinance, and approved first reading of an ordinance to repeal the face covering requirement. The council also ratified the mayor's report on the executive session, which covered legal, contractual, and personnel matters, with no vote taken. No public comments or news media were present.

• Ratified Emergency Ordinance #10 suspending enforcement of the Face Covering Ordinance (passed Dec. 21, 2020) with a 6-1 vote (Maness not available).
• Approved first reading of an ordinance to repeal the Face Covering Ordinance.
• Ratified the mayor's report on the executive session, which discussed pending litigation, contractual items, and a personnel matter; no vote was taken.

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on pending litigation and a downtown development contract. In open session, they will deliver the State of the Town address, consider final readings on annexing property at 4878 Sunset Boulevard, a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police, and a police budget adjustment, plus first readings on a rezoning on Addy Lane and other items.

• Final reading: annexation of 4878 Sunset Boulevard (Tax Map #3500-03-025)
• Final reading: mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police Department
• Final reading: police budget adjustment
• First reading: rezoning portion of Tax Map #4320-09-003 on Addy Lane
• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge

Town Council held a hearing and voted unanimously to revoke the business license of Smokers Tobacco and Vape, DBA Smoke O's 2 Tobacco & Vape, at 5570 Sunset Boulevard, Suite C, finding illegal activity and breach of license conditions. Council also approved final readings of ordinances annexing property at 4878 Sunset Boulevard, entering a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police, and a police budget adjustment. Other actions included approving A-Tax allocations totaling $162,500, a worker's compensation coverage increase for police off-duty work, and reappointing Judge Brian Jeffcoat to a four-year term.

• Revoked business license of Smoke O's 2 Tobacco & Vape (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation ordinance for 4878 Sunset Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police Dept (unanimous)
• Approved police budget adjustment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning on Addy Lane from GC to PR-2 (unanimous)
• Approved $162,500 in Accommodations Tax allocations (unanimous)
• Approved LPD worker's comp coverage increase, hourly rate $38.50 to $40.46 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Judge Brian Jeffcoat to four-year term (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting. The main item of new business is a rezoning request for a portion of Lexington County Tax Map #4320-09-003, located in the 100 block of Addy Lane. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods.

• Rezoning of a portion of Lexington County Tax Map #4320-09-003
• Located in the 100 Block of Addy Lane
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting

The Lexington Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for approximately one acre of a parcel in the 100 block of Addy Lane from Commercial (CGC) to Protected Residential 2 (PR2) to allow for future residential development. The decision was made after discussion about curb cuts, stormwater, and driveway separation, with the understanding that remaining details would be addressed at the staff level. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included announcements about local events and park completions.

• Approved rezoning of a portion of Lexington County Map Number 4320-09-003 in the 100 block of Addy Lane to Protected Residential 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 AM (unanimous)

Saxe Gotha - Lexington Public Facilities Corporation

The Saxe Gotha - Lexington Public Facilities Corporation board is meeting to consider resolutions authorizing revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes for two redevelopment project areas: Corley Mill and Ice House. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and take public comments on agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes for Corley Mill Redevelopment Project Area
• Resolution authorizing revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes for Ice House Redevelopment Project Area
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2020 meeting

The Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation Board unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes (BANs) for the Corley Mill and Ice House redevelopment project areas. The resolutions allow the rollover of 2020 BANs into 2021 BANs, with Corley Mill refunding $3.345 million and Ice House refunding $4.645 million, each not exceeding $3.565 million and $4.780 million respectively. The board also approved the minutes from the February 18, 2020 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing revenue bonds and BANs for Corley Mill Redevelopment Project Area (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing revenue bonds and BANs for Ice House Redevelopment Project Area (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council work session includes an executive session on legal, contractual, and personnel matters, followed by a public session with presentations on the 2020 audit and senior living apartments. Council will discuss business items including accommodations tax and LPD worker's compensation coverage, with recommendations for the March 1 meeting.

• Executive session on pending litigation, downtown development, rate study contract, road construction project
• Presentation: 2020 Audit by Randy M. Cooper, CPA, The Brittingham Group
• Presentation: Senior Living Apartments by Louise Geddings
• Discussion: Accommodations Tax
• Discussion: LPD Worker's Comp Coverage

The Town Council held a work session on February 16, 2021, discussing several items for the March 1 agenda. Council voted 5-2 to fully fund the Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and co-op advertising at $40,000, over the committee's $20,000 recommendation. The council also unanimously agreed to place the accommodations tax awards, police worker's comp rate increase, and other items on the March 1 agenda. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved full funding of Columbia Metropolitan CVB and co-op advertising at $40,000 (5-2)
• Placed accommodations tax awards on March 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed police worker's comp rate increase from $38.50 to $40.46 on March 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified mayor's executive session report (unanimous)
• Deleted presentation on senior living apartments from agenda (no objection)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda includes public hearings and final readings for three annexation ordinances, as well as new business items such as ratifying an emergency ordinance for remote attendance, first readings for an annexation on Sunset Boulevard and a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police, a police budget adjustment, and discussions on sewer service, an icehouse pavilion policy, and streetlights. The meeting begins with an executive session on pending litigation and agenda advice.

• Final reading: annexation at 207 Swartz Road (Tax Map #5423-01-005)
• Final reading: annexation behind 138 Zenker Road (Tax Map #5496-01-123)
• Final reading: annexation at 127 Sixteen Mile Court (Tax Map #3400-02-015)
• First reading: annexation at 4878 Sunset Boulevard (Tax Map #3500-03-025)
• First reading: mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police Department

The Lexington Town Council unanimously approved final readings of three annexation ordinances, ratified an emergency ordinance for virtual meetings, and approved first readings for a Sunset Boulevard annexation, a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police, and a $96,600 budget adjustment for police and facilities. They also approved starting a sewer extension project in Murray Park Estates, a rental policy for the Icehouse Pavilion, and a streetlight payment for Pilgrim Point. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final reading of annexation at 207 Swartz Road (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation behind 138 Zenker Road (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation at 127 Sixteen Mile Court (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Ordinance #9 for virtual meetings (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 4878 Sunset Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of $96,600 budget adjustment for police and facilities (unanimous)
• Approved starting sewer extension project in Murray Park Estates (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to review a rezoning request on Augusta Road, multiple annexation requests, and several site plan approvals, including an apartment development and a training center. The agenda also includes approval of the October 2020 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Rezoning of portion of Tax Map# 5596-02-032, 4800 block of Augusta Road
• Annexation of Tax Map# 5596-02-033, 100 block of Dooley Road
• Site plan for apartment development, 4800 block of Augusta Road
• Site plan for training center at Park Place Trail and Darby Ambrose Road
• Site plan revision for Sterling Bridge Subdivision phases 5, 6, and 10

The Lexington Planning Commission denied a request to rezone property in the 4800 block of Augusta Road from General Commercial to Residential, which would have allowed an apartment project. The vote was in favor of denial with one opposed (Brownlee). The commission also approved several other items, including a site plan for a training center, a sketch plan revision for Sterling Bridge, and three annexations.

• Denied rezoning of 4800 block Augusta Road from General Commercial to Residential (vote in favor of denial, Brownlee opposed)
• Approved site plan for new training center at Park Place Trail and Darby Ambrose Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised sketch plan for Phases 5, 6, and 10 of Sterling Bridge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 127 Sixteen Mile Court with Protected Residential zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annexation behind 138 Zenker Road with Industrial zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 4878 Sunset Boulevard with General Commercial zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 207 Swartz Road with Protected Residential zoning (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a virtual work session to discuss and make recommendations for the February 1, 2021 council meeting. Items include extending public sewer service to Pine Point Drive, a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach Police, a policy for the Icehouse Pavilion, and streetlights at Pilgrim Point. The meeting begins with an executive session on pending litigation and a downtown development issue.

• Public sewer service for Pine Point Drive in Murray Park Estates
• Mutual aid agreement with City of Myrtle Beach Police Department
• Icehouse Pavilion policy discussion
• Pilgrim Point streetlights
• Executive session on pending litigation and downtown development

The Town Council held a virtual work session and voted unanimously to place four items on the February 1, 2021 regular meeting agenda: a sewer extension project for Pine Point Drive, a mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach police, a rental policy for the Icehouse Pavilion, and a streetlight payment request for Pilgrim Point. No final decisions were made on these items; they were only scheduled for future consideration. The council also ratified the mayor's report on the executive session, which covered legal, contractual, and personnel matters.

• Placed Pine Point Drive sewer extension on Feb. 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Myrtle Beach mutual aid agreement on Feb. 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Icehouse Pavilion rental policy on Feb. 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Pilgrim Point streetlight payment on Feb. 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Ratified mayor's executive session report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 7 and Dec. 21, 2020 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one new business item: reviewing an exterior alteration proposal at 102 West Main Street. The agenda includes call to order, agenda changes, and approval of minutes from October 8, 2021.

• Review of exterior alteration proposal at 102 West Main Street

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for legal, contractual, and personnel matters. In open session, they will consider an impact fee appeal, two annexation ordinances, and discuss traffic signals at US1 and I-20. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Lexington Medical Center's 50th anniversary and updates on the vision plan and traffic.

• Impact fee appeal by Vision Ventures Investment Group, LLC
• First reading of ordinance annexing Tax Map #5496-01-123 behind 138 Zenker Road
• First reading of ordinance annexing Tax Map #3400-02-015 at 127 Sixteen Mile Court
• Traffic signals at US1 and I-20
• Proclamation for 50th anniversary of Lexington Medical Center

The Town Council denied an appeal by Vision Ventures Investment Group, LLC regarding an impact fee assessment, upholding the staff's calculation. Council approved first reading of ordinances to annex two properties: an 8.39-acre parcel behind 138 Zenker Road and a 4.2-acre parcel at 127 Sixteen Mile Court. The Council also approved accepting maintenance of new traffic signals at US Highway 1 and I-20, along with $225,000 in funding for upgrades.

• Denied Vision Ventures' appeal of the $36,699.01 impact fee assessment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 8.39 acres behind 138 Zenker Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 4.2 acres at 127 Sixteen Mile Court (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of traffic signals at US 1 and I-20 for maintenance and $225,000 for mast arm upgrades (unanimous)
• Ratified the Mayor's report on the Executive Session (unanimous)