Lexington public meetings in 2023

1 - Town Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss the municipal clerk search and one routine personnel matter. Council may take action on these matters after returning to open session. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Executive session for municipal clerk search
• One routine personnel matter
• Possible action on executive session items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review and vote on four variance requests regarding signage, setbacks, lot size, and connectivity. These items affect properties on Sunset Boulevard and Railroad Avenue.

• Variance 2023-5(V): Sign Ordinance at 5075 Sunset Boulevard
• Variance 2023-6(V): Buffer and Setback Requirements at 5500 Sunset Boulevard
• Variance 2023-7(V): Setback and Lot Size Requirement at 332 Railroad Avenue
• Variance 2023-8(V): Connectivity Requirements for Commercial Developments at 5150 Sunset Boulevard

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on a road maintenance contract and legal matters, followed by an oath ceremony for officials. The council will consider final readings of ordinances for two annexations and a budget adjustment, and first readings for an impact fee amendment and another annexation. A public hearing will be held for the final reading items.

• Final reading: annexation at 300 Alliance Road (Tax Map #5596-04-007)
• Final reading: annexation in 100 block of Smith Street (Tax Map #4332-02-005)
• Final reading: budget adjustment ordinance
• First reading: amend impact fee ordinance
• First reading: annexation at 5079 Augusta Road (Tax Map #5596-01-016)

2- Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review site plans, subdivisions, and annexations. The agenda includes a new 218-unit subdivision and commercial developments.

• Site Plan Approval for Storage Units Lexington at 5150 Sunset Boulevard
• Property Subdivision for two commercial lots at 5075 Sunset Boulevard
• Annexation and Sketch Plan Approval for a 218-unit single family subdivision at 186 Zenker Road
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #5596-01-016 at 5079 Zenker Road

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session covering personnel, legal, and contractual matters, followed by open-session items. They will consider a resolution on a PFAS chemicals class action lawsuit and the renewal of an emergency ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

• Executive session on municipal clerk search and utility condemnation case
• Executive session on maintenance contract with Lexington County
• Resolution on PFAS chemicals class action lawsuit
• Renewal of emergency ordinance

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss an amendment to the Impact Fee Ordinance. This item is presented for discussion and recommendation for the December 4, 2023, Council meeting. Lill Mood will also provide a presentation on public transportation.

• Impact Fee Ordinance Amendment discussion
• Public Transportation presentation

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will hold a final reading for an ordinance updating the standard business license rate class schedule. The meeting also includes first readings for two annexation ordinances and a proposed budget adjustment.

• Final reading of ordinance for updated Standard Business License Rate Class Schedule by NAICS Code
• Appeal of impact fees for Premier Elite Medical Services, Inc
• First reading of ordinance annexing 300 Alliance Road (Tax Map #5596-04-007)
• First reading of ordinance annexing 100 Block of Smith Street (Tax Map #4332-02-005)
• First reading of ordinance for a budget adjustment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss and vote on a variance request. The request concerns buffer and setback requirements for a property located at 5500 Sunset Boulevard.

• Variance from Buffer and Setback Requirements at 5500 Sunset Boulevard

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting to consider two items of new business: a rezoning request for a property on S. Lake Drive and an annexation request for a property on Alliance Road. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Rezoning of Lexington County Tax Map #5422-03-015 at 615 S. Lake Drive from General Commercial to Protected Residential
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #5596-04-007 at 300 Alliance Road

1 - Town Council

This special meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters, the town administrator search, litigation over Forever Chemicals, an impact fee appeal, and a downtown development contract. After returning to open session, the council may take action on these items. The only listed new business is the town administrator search, led by Mayor Pro-Tem Hazel Livingston.

• Executive session on two routine personnel matters
• Discussion of administrator search under §30-4-70(a)(1)
• Legal issues regarding Forever Chemicals litigation
• Legal issues regarding impact fee appeal
• Contractual discussion of downtown development contract

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and make recommendations on four business items for the November 6, 2023 Council meeting: a Small Business Advisory Committee application, a police capital outlay budget adjustment, Arbor Day, and the Greenway and Trails Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and a grant award for information.

• Boards and Commissions Application, Small Business Advisory Committee
• LPD Capital Outlay Budget Adjustment Request
• Arbor Day discussion
• Greenway and Trails Master Plan
• Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs Grant Award

Traffic Committee

The Lexington Traffic Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several road projects, including N Lake Corridor 2, US 378 at Old Cherokee, Sunset Split Corley Mill, and a right-turn lane on Mineral Springs. They will also receive an update on parking concerns at Lakeside Middle School and consider a request for a 'do not block' marking on S Lake Drive at Parker St and Middlebrook Dr.

• Approval of August 2023 meeting minutes
• Road projects: N Lake Corridor 2 & US 378 @ Old Cherokee, Sunset Split Corley Mill, Mineral Springs right turn-lane
• Update on Lakeside Middle School parking concerns
• Request for a 'do not block X' on S Lake Drive at Parker St and Middlebrook Dr

Board of Appearance

The Board of Appearance is meeting to review two new business items: a proposed Guthrie's Fried Chicken Fingers restaurant at 2404 Mineral Springs Road and a proposed Tommy's Express Car Wash at 2406 Mineral Springs Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting and routine procedural items.

• Review of proposed Guthrie's Fried Chicken Fingers at 2404 Mineral Springs Road
• Review of proposed Tommy's Express Car Wash at 2406 Mineral Springs Road
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2023

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss two routine personnel matters under state law. After returning to open session, the council may take action on what was discussed, followed by the mayor's report and adjournment. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session for two routine personnel matters under §30-4-70(a)(1)
• Possible action on personnel matters after open session
• Mayor's executive session report

1 - Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Lexington Town Council. The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss two routine personnel matters, with possible action afterward. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for two routine personnel matters under §30-4-70(a)(1)
• Possible action on matters discussed in executive session

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on two variance requests: one for a setback requirement at 212 Gibson Forest Drive and another for the sign ordinance at 5075 Sunset Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Variance from setback requirement at 212 Gibson Forest Drive
• Variance from sign ordinance at 5075 Sunset Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and final votes on ordinances, including car wash location requirements, a small business advisory committee, annexation of properties at 108 Railroad Avenue, and a fine increase for handicapped parking violations. The council will also consider an appeal of impact fees, a new business license rate schedule, and discuss paving dirt roads and sponsor requests.

• Final reading: ordinance amending zoning for car wash locations
• Final reading: ordinance creating Small Business Advisory Committee
• Final reading: ordinance annexing properties at 108 Railroad Avenue (Tax Map #5497-04-001 and 5497-04-029)
• Final reading: ordinance amending fine for handicapped parking violation (§72.47(D))
• Appeal of impact fees by Premier Elite Medical Services, Inc

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special meeting that begins with an executive session covering personnel, legal issues on stormwater control, and engineering contracts for Corley Mill/Sunset Blvd. After returning to open session, the council may act on those matters. The only new business item is an emergency ordinance regarding Maiden Lane wastewater services, followed by public comments.

• Executive session on personnel matters
• Executive session on stormwater control legal issues
• Executive session on Corley Mill/Sunset Blvd engineering contract
• Maiden Lane Wastewater Services Emergency Ordinance

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and make recommendations for the October 2, 2023 council meeting. Items include presentations on mobile food vendors, sponsor requests, a vision plan advisory committee, street signs, paving, and a rate class update. No final decisions are made at this session.

• Presentation on Mobile Food Vendors by Brian Cox
• Mission Lexington Sponsor Request
• Sertoma Club Sponsor Request
• Mast Arm Street Signs discussion
• Paving in Town, County Dirt Roads discussion

1 - Town Council

Town Council approved the appointment of Shawn Graham as a part-time Assistant Municipal Judge and finalized two property annexations. Council also passed first readings for a new Small Business Advisory Committee, updated handicapped parking fines, and a car wash location requirement.

• Appointed Shawn Graham as part-time Assistant Municipal Judge for a two-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation for 2437 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation for 4766 Sunset Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of zoning amendment requiring car washes to be 500 feet from residential property lines (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating the Small Business Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 108 Railroad Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading to increase handicapped parking violation fines to align with State Law (Unanimous)
• Adopted the Civility Resolution for local government (Unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Lexington Traffic Committee will meet to approve minutes, introduce new members, and discuss updates on the Town Vision Plan, H-Tax projects, and specific traffic concerns. Items include the Old Mill Trail, Virginia Hylton Park, Icehouse Events, Harmon St Ext, N Lake Corridor 2, Sunset Split Corley Mill, US 378 @ Old Cherokee, and Mineral Springs. The committee will also address neighborhood concerns near Lakeside Middle School and a crossing at River Bluff High School.

• Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Vision Plan update: Old Mill Trail, Virginia Hylton Park, Icehouse Events
• H-Tax projects: Harmon St Ext, N Lake Corridor 2, Sunset Split Corley Mill
• US 378 @ Old Cherokee and Mineral Springs discussions
• Lakeside Middle School neighborhood concerns and River Bluff High School crossing

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider two main items: the annexation of two parcels at 108 Railroad Avenue and a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would create special requirements for car wash locations. The meeting will also include public comments and other routine business.

• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #5497-04-001 and #5497-04-029 at 108 Railroad Avenue
• Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance for special requirements for car wash locations

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning amendment to require automated car washes to be located at least 500 feet from residential property lines. The commission also approved a zoning recommendation for a new annexation request on Railroad Avenue.

• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Limited Commercial zoning and Local Road classification for annexation of 108 Railroad Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendment requiring car washes to be at least 500 feet from residential property lines (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

Town Council held a work session to review items for the September 5, 2023 agenda. No final policy decisions were made, as work sessions are used for discussion and recommending items for official votes at regular meetings.

• Scheduled vote for Historic Preservation Review Board appointment (unanimous)
• Scheduled vote to increase handicapped parking violation fines to align with State Law (unanimous)
• Scheduled vote to increase facility rental deposits to $750 (unanimous)
• Scheduled first reading of zoning amendment requiring car washes to be 500 feet from residential lines (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to consider increasing facility rental rates beyond CPI
• Took no action on proposed changes to Mobile Food Vendor and Sidewalk Vending ordinances

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance is meeting to consider new business, including a review of a proposed Canal Coffee location at 510 Columbia Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of proposed Canal Coffee at 510 Columbia Avenue

The Board of Appearance approved a proposal for a new drive-thru coffee shop at 510 Columbia Avenue. The project, previously approved as The Human Bean, was reviewed for updated corporate branding and color palettes.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved appearance proposal for Canal Coffee at 510 Columbia Avenue (Unanimous)

1 - Town Council

Council approved the transition of the town's website from lexsc.com to lexsc.gov for an estimated $15,000. The body also approved two property annexations and updated the Icehouse Amphitheater ticket policy.

• Approved transition from lexsc.com to lexsc.gov (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of annexation for 1201 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of certification for 136 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 2437 Mineral Springs Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 4766 Sunset Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Icehouse Amphitheater policy stating all ticket sales are final (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Pitts to the Traffic Committee (unanimous)
• Approved providing tables and tents for Lexington Community Fun Day (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance from the buffer requirement for Clutch Coffee at 308 Columbia Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its February 2, 2023 meeting.

• Variance from buffer requirement at 308 Columbia Avenue (Clutch Coffee)
• Public hearing and vote on the variance
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to reduce the required landscape buffer from 20 feet to 10 feet for a new Clutch Coffee facility. The approval was granted in exchange for increased green space on an adjacent property and the removal of a driveway. The board also approved the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023.

• Approved Variance 2023-3 to reduce landscape buffer from 20 to 10 feet at 308 Columbia Avenue (4-0)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Council held a work session to discuss several proposals, including a website domain change and facility rental rates. No final action votes were taken on business items, as they were moved to the August 7 regular meeting agenda for official consideration.

• Approved June 12, 2023 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled .gov domain conversion for August 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled Icehouse Amphitheater policy update for August 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Withdrew mobile food vendor discussion to a future work session (unanimous)
• Scheduled Traffic Committee appointment request for August 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled Community Fun Day participation for August 7 agenda (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including electing officers, reviewing a site plan for a Mighty Wash Carwash at 5436 Augusta Road, and considering three annexation requests for properties on W Main Street, Sunset Boulevard, and Mineral Springs Road. Public comments will be heard.

• Site Plan Review for Mighty Wash Carwash at 5436 Augusta Road
• Annexation of Tax Map #4300-08-007 at 1201 W Main Street
• Annexation of Tax Map #3500-03-057 at 4766 Sunset Boulevard
• Annexation of Tax Map #4496-02-042 at 2437 Mineral Springs Road
• Election of Commission Officers

The Commission recommended zoning and road classifications for three properties petitioning for annexation. A site plan for a new carwash was withdrawn by the applicant following staff concerns regarding traffic mitigation.

• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Frank Berry as Chairman (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Jarett Harrelson as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Withdrew site plan request for Mighty Wash carwash at 5436 Augusta Road Drive
• Approved General Commercial zoning and road classifications for 1201 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved zoning and road classifications for 4766 Sunset Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Office Commercial zoning and Collector road classification for 2437 Mineral Springs Road

1 - Town Council

The Town and County Councils held a joint work session to discuss the proposed Smallwood Cove development on Lake Murray. No official votes were taken, as the meeting served as a discussion to gather feedback and evaluate the project's impact. The Town Council noted it has already commissioned an independent traffic study for the area.

1 - Town Council

Town Council approved the annexation of three properties on Mineral Springs Road and a mutual aid agreement with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Council also authorized refunding General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and certified 136 East Main Street as an abandoned building for tax credits.

• Approved annexation of 2408 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 2418 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 2422 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading to certify 136 East Main Street as 'abandoned' (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Refunding General Obligation BANs of 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved eight reappointments to Boards and Commissions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 Special Meeting and Work Session (Unanimous)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider one new business item: an appeal of an administrative decision regarding alterations to the Icehouse on Main building at 105 W. Main Street. No other substantive items are listed.

• Appeal of administrative decision on alterations to Icehouse on Main, 105 W. Main Street

The Board of Appearance reviewed an appeal regarding unapproved 'field changes' made to the Icehouse on Main building at 105 West Main Street. Despite the removal of planned second-floor balconies and changes to wall materials and lighting, the Board voted to approve the alterations.

• Approved appeal for alterations to 105 West Main Street (3-1)
• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold final readings on the 2023-2024 budget and tax levy ordinances, and consider annexations of several properties, including along Mineral Springs and North Lake Drive. They will also discuss a mutual aid agreement with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, an annexation at 1201 West Main Street, accommodations tax, and the appointment of an interim town administrator. Several public hearings were deferred from a previous meeting.

• Final reading: 2023-2024 budget ordinance
• Final reading: 2023-2024 tax levy ordinance
• Annexation at 460 South Lake Drive (portion of Old Mill Pond)
• Annexation at 1524 North Lake Drive
• First reading: mutual aid agreement with Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Council held a work session to review items for the July 10 agenda. No official action votes were taken on business items, as the session was used for discussion and agenda planning.

• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023 Regular Meeting and June 1, 2023 Special Work Session
• Scheduled Abandoned Building Tax Credits for 136 East Main Street for first reading on July 10
• Scheduled reappointments for nine Boards and Commissions members for July 10
• Scheduled Smallwood Cove Project traffic study for approval on July 10
• Tabled facility rental deposit increases pending further data on damages

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session with an executive session for personnel, legal, and contractual matters, followed by discussion of routine business items. The council will also consider facility rental deposits, board reappointments, abandoned building tax credits, and a traffic study, with recommendations to be made for the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Executive session: personnel, pending litigation, downtown development issue
• Facility rental deposits discussion
• Boards and commissions reappointments
• Abandoned building tax credits discussion
• Traffic study discussion

Town Council held a work session to review several items for future action. No final policy decisions were made, but four items were scheduled for the July 10, 2023, regular meeting agenda.

• Scheduled discussion on facility rental deposit increases and insurance requirements for July 10
• Scheduled board and commission reappointment votes for July 10
• Scheduled first reading of ordinance for abandoned building tax credits at 136 East Main Street for July 10
• Scheduled approval of a traffic study for the Smallwood Cove Project for July 10
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023, and June 1, 2023, meetings

1 - Town Council

The Town of Lexington Council met for a special work session on June 6, 2023. The agenda consisted solely of a council dinner, an executive session to discuss a routine personnel matter, and a mayor's executive report. No public hearings, ordinances, or specific project decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session: Routine Personnel Matter §30-4-70(a) (1)

Town Council held a work session to discuss personnel matters and administrative vacancies. Council voted to place the appointment of an Interim Town Administrator and the hiring of an executive search firm on the June 12, 2023 agenda.

• Voted to place approval of an Interim Town Administrator on June 12 agenda (Unanimous)
• Voted to place approval to hire an executive search firm for Town Administrator on June 12 agenda (Unanimous)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss a routine personnel matter (Unanimous)
• Voted to ratify the Mayor's report regarding the Executive Session (Unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special work session with an executive session for routine personnel and legal advice. The main business item is a discussion of the proposed Smallwood Cove project, presented by Town Administrator Britt Poole. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Executive session for routine personnel matter and legal advice on agenda items
• Discussion of Smallwood Cove proposed project

Council held a work session to discuss the 93.53-acre Smallwood Cove project. No official action was taken as the item was for discussion only, though the Mayor's report from a prior executive session was ratified.

• Ratified Mayor's report from Executive Session (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Smallwood Cove Development Agreement, followed by new business that includes approval of a Planned Unit Development for Smallwood Cove and several annexation requests for properties along Beekeeper Court, North Lake Drive, Mineral Springs Road, and other locations. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Public hearing on Smallwood Cove Development Agreement
• Approval of Planned Unit Development for Smallwood Cove
• Annexation of properties along Beekeeper Court and North Lake Drive (Tax Map #3400-02-001, 009, 077, 004, 007, 006, 002)
• Annexation of portion of Tax Map #3400-01-034 at 1524 N. Lake Drive
• Annexation of three properties on Mineral Springs Road (Tax Map #4423-01-001, 002, 019)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved zoning and road classification recommendations for five annexation requests. Several items regarding the Smallwood Cove development were deferred at the developer's request.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (Unanimous)
• Recommended General Commercial zoning and Arterial Road classification for 1524 North Lake Drive (Unanimous)
• Recommended General Commercial zoning for a portion of Old Mill Pond (Unanimous)
• Recommended General Commercial zoning and Collector Road classification for 2408 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended General Commercial zoning and Collector Road classification for 2418 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended General Commercial zoning and Collector Road classification for 2422 Mineral Springs Road (Unanimous)
• Deferred annexation of properties along Beekeeper Court and North Lake Drive
• Deferred Planned Unit Development approval for Smallwood Cove

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by an oath ceremony. In open session, the council will take final votes on three ordinances: amending the peddlers and solicitors rules, entering a mutual aid agreement with the Camden Police Department, and adjusting the budget for police and transportation. They will also consider an appointment to the Golden Hills Special Purpose Tax District Commission.

• Final reading: Ordinance to amend Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance Section 110.06
• Final reading: Ordinance for Mutual Aid Agreement with Camden Police Department
• Final reading: Ordinance for Budget Adjustment, Police and Transportation
• Appointment to Golden Hills Special Purpose Tax District Commission
• Executive session on personnel and pending litigation

Town Council approved budget adjustments for police and transportation and entered into a mutual aid agreement with the Camden Police Department. The council also amended the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance and recommended a new member for the Golden Hills Special Purpose Tax District Commission.

• Approved Final Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance §110.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Reading of an Ordinance Entering into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Camden Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Reading of an Ordinance for a Budget Adjustment, Police and Transportation (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of Martin Lefkowitz to County Council for the Golden Hills Special Purpose Tax District Commission (Unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report regarding Executive Session on an economic development project (Unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council work session will discuss several business items for potential action at the June 12, 2023 council meeting. These include board and commission reappointments, the 2023 accommodations tax, rental deposit policies, and a mutual aid agreement with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes approval of the April 17, 2023 work session minutes and time for public comment.

• Boards and Commissions Reappointment
• Accommodations Tax 2023
• Rental Deposits
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Charleston County Sheriff's Office
• Approval of April 17, 2023 work session minutes

Council approved the minutes from the April 17, 2023 Work Session. Members voted to place board reappointments and Accommodations Tax funding recommendations on the June 12, 2023 agenda. Council discussed increasing facility rental deposits due to rising property damage.

• Approved April 17, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Placed Boards and Commissions reappointments on June 12, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Placed 2023 Accommodations Tax award recommendations on June 12, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance will hold a public meeting on May 9, 2023. The primary item of business is the review of a renovation proposal from 803 Storage Lexington for the property at 748 W. Main Street. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes.

• Review of renovation proposal from 803 Storage Lexington for 748 W. Main Street

The Board reviewed a proposal from 803 Storage Lexington to repurpose the former K-Mart store into a climate-controlled storage facility. The applicant presented updated site plans addressing staff concerns regarding brick enhancements, roof line changes, and utility screening. No final vote on the proposal was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on personnel, pending litigation, and a downtown development contract. In open session, the council will conduct a public hearing and final reading on updating the business license ordinance, plus first readings on the 2023-2024 budget, tax levy, several annexations, a planned unit development, and a mutual aid agreement with Camden Police. The agenda also includes proclamations and presentations.

• Final reading: Ordinance to update the Business License Ordinance
• First reading: Ordinance for the 2023-2024 Budget
• First reading: Ordinance for the 2023-2024 Tax Levy
• First reading: Ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development for Smallwood Cove
• First reading: Ordinance annexing properties along Beekeeper Court, North Lake Drive, South Lake Drive, and Mineral Springs Road

Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to update business licenses. First readings were approved for a mutual aid agreement with the Camden Police Department and an amendment to the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance. A budget adjustment for police and transportation was introduced.

• Approved Final Reading of Ordinance to Update Business License Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Update to Amend Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance §110.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Mutual Aid Agreement with Camden Police Department (Unanimous)
• Ratified Executive Session report regarding personnel, litigation, and Project Code 72Fins (Unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee approved the February 2023 meeting minutes. The Town Transportation Department will install 'do not block X' signage on Northside Boulevard near a school drop-off and adjust signal timings. Several road projects were reported as shelved or pending due to bid costs and property acquisitions.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes
• Determined 'No thru trucks' signage for Lexington Historic Village is not warranted
• Approved installation of 'do not block X' signage on Northside Boulevard
• Shelved N Lake Corridor 2 project due to bid cost
• Shelved Old Cherokee/378 project to be repackaged and rebid

1 - Town Council

Council held a work session to review items for future action. No final votes were taken on business items, but several proposals were moved to the May 1, 2023, agenda for official consideration.

• Approved April 3, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved proposed Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance amendment to May 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Mutual Aid Agreement with Camden Police to May 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Moved American Legion sponsorship requests for Palmetto Boys and Girls State to May 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Moved $387,600 budget adjustment for vehicles and equipment to May 1 agenda (unanimous)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one new business item. The board will review a proposal from 7 Brew Coffee to construct a coffee shop at 519 N Lake Drive.

• Review of 7 Brew Coffee proposal for a coffee shop at 519 N Lake Drive

The Board of Appearance unanimously rejected a revised proposal for a 7 Brew Coffee shop at 519 North Lake Drive. The board cited concerns regarding the building's scale, site planning, and materials, which were deemed inconsistent with the Downtown Historic Triangle area.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied revised proposal for 7 Brew Coffee at 519 North Lake Drive (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and contractual matters. In open session, they will conduct public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including rezoning, annexations, and amendments to the sign and zoning ordinances. They will also consider a first reading of an update to the business license ordinance and receive various presentations and proclamations.

• Final reading: Rezoning Tax Map #4321-02-017 on Third Avenue
• Final reading: Annexation of 115 Andrew Corley Road (Tax Map #3400-01-033)
• Final reading: Annexation of 135 Fergon Road (Tax Map #5596-01-003)
• Final reading: Sign ordinance amendment on non-conforming signs and billboard definitions
• First reading: Business license ordinance update

Council approved the final reading of two annexations, one rezoning, and updates to the sign and zoning ordinances. Additionally, Council approved the first reading of an update to the Business License Ordinance to comply with state law.

• Approved rezoning of Tax Map #4321-02-017 on Third Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Tax Map #3400-01-033 at 115 Andrew Corley Road (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Tax Map #5596-01-003 at 135 Fergon Road (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Sign Ordinance regarding non-conforming signs and billboards (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chart of Permitted Uses (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of updated Business License Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to handle several items, including an appeal of an administrative decision about addressing at 105 W. Main Street, approval of a bonded plat for Barr Lake Phase 3, and an annexation request for property at 135 Fergon Road. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Appeal of administrative decision on addressing at 105 W. Main Street
• Bonded plat approval for Barr Lake Phase 3
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #5596-01-003 at 135 Fergon Road

The Planning Commission denied an appeal to change suite addresses from letters to numbers at 105 West Main Street. The commission also approved a bonded plat for a subdivision phase and recommended industrial zoning for a property on Fergon Road.

• Denied appeal to change suite addresses at 105 West Main Street to a numerical system (unanimous)
• Approved Bonded Plat for Barr Lake Subdivision Phase III — C, G and J (unanimous)
• Approved recommended Industrial zoning and Local Road classification for 135 Fergon Road (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss an update to the Business License Ordinance and to consider an economic development project involving 72Fins. The meeting begins with an executive session covering personnel, legal, and contractual matters, after which the Council may take action on those items. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and a presentation from the Lexington Woman's Club.

• Executive session on economic development project: 72Fins
• Update to Business License Ordinance (Municipal Attorney Brad Cunningham)
• Recent bids report from Director of Utilities Allen Lutz
• Presentation by Connie McFarland, Lexington Woman's Club, on banner brackets
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023 regular council meeting

Town Council held a work session to discuss administrative updates and funding requests. No official action votes were taken on business items, as the session served to place items on the April 3, 2023 agenda.

• Approved March 6, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes
• Placed $2,500 Lexington Woman’s Club banner bracket request on April 3 agenda
• Placed Business License Ordinance update on April 3 agenda for First Reading
• Ratified Mayor's report on Executive Session regarding personnel, litigation, and economic development

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and a downtown development contract. In open session, they will consider final readings of four ordinances (three annexations and a TIF amendment), first readings of several rezoning and annexation ordinances, and amendments to the sign and zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes proclamations, a police officer award, and updates on the vision plan and traffic.

• Final reading: annex 346 Park Road (TM #4300-07-079)
• Final reading: annex 705 North Lake Drive and 608 Northwood Road (TM #4319-05-001/002)
• Final reading: annex Boardwalk Villas Condominiums
• Final reading: amend Corley Mill TIF ordinance
• First reading: rezone corner of South Church and Roberts Streets (TM #5420-02-006)

Council denied a request to rezone a property at South Church Street and Roberts Street for a multi-family apartment complex. The body approved several property annexations and passed first readings for ordinances regarding sign regulations and self-storage business locations.

• Denied rezoning of South Church Street and Roberts Street to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 200 block of Third Avenue to Protected Residential (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 346 Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 705 North Lake Drive and 608 Northwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Boardwalk Villas Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 115 Andrew Corley Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 135 Fergon Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment to limit self-storage businesses to Industrial areas (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider several rezoning requests and annexations, including properties on S. Church Street, Third Avenue, and North Lake Drive. They will also discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance's chart of permitted uses. The meeting includes public comments and media questions.

• Rezoning of Lexington County Tax Map #5420-02-006 at S. Church Street and Roberts Street
• Rezoning of Lexington County Tax Map #4321-02-017 on Third Avenue
• Annexation of Boardwalk Villas Condominiums in the 1500 block of North Lake Drive
• Annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #3400-01-033 at 115 Andrew Corley Road
• Proposed changes to Section 155.03.05 of the Zoning Ordinance – Chart of Permitted Uses

The Planning Commission denied a request for high-density residential rezoning at South Church and Roberts Streets. It approved several annexations and a zoning change to restrict large self-storage facilities to industrial areas.

• Denied rezoning of South Church Street and Roberts Street to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 200 block of Third Avenue to Protected Residential (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and Protected Residential 2 zoning for Boardwalk Villas Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and General Commercial zoning for 115 Andrew Corley Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and General Commercial zoning for 705 North Lake Drive and 608 Northwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to limit large self-storage facilities to Industrial zoning areas (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss several business items, including a possible amendment to the sign ordinance and a request for a fiber optic broadband franchise agreement. They will also receive a presentation on the 2022 audit and may take action on matters discussed in executive session, which includes pending litigation and a downtown development issue.

• Executive session on pending litigation and downtown development contract
• 2022 audit presentation by Randy M. Cooper of The Brittingham Group, LLC
• Amendment to Sign Ordinance discussion
• Fiber Optic Broadband Franchise Agreement request
• Boards and Commissions appointment

The Council reviewed a 2022 financial audit showing a net position of $153 million. Two items were scheduled for a formal vote at the March 6, 2023 meeting: an appointment to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and amendments to the Sign Ordinance.

• Approved February 6, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Mayor's report on Executive Session regarding litigation and a sports tourism contract (unanimous)
• Voted to place appointment of Ajay Champaneri to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee on March 6 agenda (unanimous)
• Voted to place Sign Ordinance amendments on March 6 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Fiber Optic Broadband Franchise Agreement from agenda

Traffic Committee

The Lexington Traffic Committee will approve November minutes and discuss updates to the Town Vision Plan. The agenda includes a review of H-Tax funded projects such as Harmon St Ext and the N Lake Corridor 2. Additionally, the committee will address specific traffic and noise concerns raised by residents and local associations.

• Review of H-Tax projects: Harmon St Ext, N Lake Corridor 2, Sunset Split Corley Mill, and US 378 @ Old Cherokee
• Discussion of a request from the Lexington’s Historic Village District Neighborhood Association
• Review of citizen complaints regarding noise from fire trucks and ambulances along Main St
• Discussion of traffic backup at Northside Boulevard and US 378 near Murphy’s

The committee reported that two major road projects were tabled and will be rebid due to costs exceeding engineer estimates. The committee also reviewed several traffic and road maintenance requests from the Historic Village District Neighborhood Association.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled N Lake Corridor 2 and US 378 @ Old Cherokee projects for future rebidding
• Denied request for 4-way stops at Meetze Ave./Wingard Ave./Saxe Gotha Lane, Miller St./Meetze Ave., and Fox St./Meetze Ave. due to lack of SCDOT warrant criteria

Saxe Gotha - Lexington Public Facilities Corporation

The Saxe Gotha – Lexington Public Facilities Corporation Board of Directors will meet to consider two resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes for the Corley Mill and Ice House Redevelopment Project Areas. These actions would refinance existing interim financing for ongoing public facility projects. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to issue up to $3,740,000 in Series 2023 BANs for Corley Mill Redevelopment Project Area
• Resolution to issue revenue bonds and BANs for Ice House Redevelopment Project Area
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting
• Public comments on agenda items

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and contractual matters. In open session, they will hear the State of the Town address, consider first readings of several annexation ordinances, an ordinance amending the Corley Mill TIF, a resolution for bond anticipation notes, and discuss streetlights and a policy update.

• First reading of ordinance annexing 346 Park Road (Tax Map #4300-07-079)
• First reading of ordinance annexing 705 N. Lake Drive and 608 Northwood Road (Tax Maps #4319-05-001 and #4319-05-002)
• First reading of ordinance annexing Boardwalk Villas Condominiums
• First reading of ordinance amending the Corley Mill TIF Ordinance
• Resolution authorizing Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation Bond Anticipation Notes for Icehouse TIF

Council approved the first reading of ordinances to annex three properties, including the Boardwalk Villas Condominiums. The body also authorized a TIF bond roll-over and approved a pro rata payment for streetlights in Pilgrim Point. Additionally, the Market at Icehouse policy was updated to include a $5 vendor fee.

• Approved First Reading of Ordinance Annexing 346 Park Road (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance Annexing 705 North Lake Drive and 608 Northwood Road (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance Annexing Boardwalk Villas Condominiums (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance Amending Corley Mill TIF Ordinance #2018-7 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Saxe Gotha-Lexington Public Facilities Corporation Bond Anticipation Notes – Icehouse TIF (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,146.56 pro rata share for Pilgrim Point streetlights (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Market at Icehouse Policy including $5 vendor fee and first-come, first-served registration (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2023 Work Session (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from the Sign Ordinance for Cava Grill at 5166 Sunset Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of the January 5, 2023 minutes.

• Variance from Sign Ordinance at Cava Grill, 5166 Sunset Boulevard

2- Planning Commission

The Lexington Planning Commission is meeting to consider a sketch plan for a new subdivision at 186 Zenker Road and two annexation requests for properties on Zenker Road and Park Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Sketch plan approval for new subdivision at 186 Zenker Road
• Annexation of Tax Map #5496-01-031 at 186 Zenker Road
• Annexation of Tax Map #4300-07-079 at 346 Park Road

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation for the annexation of a 0.69-acre property at 346 Park Road. Two other items regarding a subdivision and annexation at 186 Zenker Road were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved recommendation for Protected Residential zoning and Collector Road classification for 346 Park Road (Unanimous)
• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Withdrew sketch plan approval for new subdivision at 186 Zenker Road
• Withdrew annexation request for 186 Zenker Road

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and make recommendations on three business items for the February 6, 2023 Council meeting: proposed changes to the self-storage zoning classification, a policy update for the Market at Icehouse, and Pilgrim Point streetlights. The meeting begins with an executive session covering personnel, legal matters, and a sports tourism contract, after which the Council may take action on those matters. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Town's digital campaign results.

• Proposed changes to the Self-Storage Zoning Classification
• Market at Icehouse Policy Update
• Pilgrim Point Streetlights
• Executive session: Sports Tourism Contract
• Presentation: Town of Lexington's Digital Campaign Results

Town Council voted to place three items on the February 6 agenda for official consideration: proposed zoning changes for self-storage, updates to the Market at Icehouse policy, and a streetlight payment request for Pilgrim Point. The council also reviewed digital marketing results for the town.

• Voted (4-1) to place proposed self-storage zoning changes on a future agenda
• Voted unanimously to place Market at Icehouse policy updates on Feb 6 agenda
• Voted unanimously to place Pilgrim Point streetlight payment request on Feb 6 agenda
• Approved December 5, 2022 Regular Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on two requests for variances from the Sign Ordinance. The first is at the Icehouse on Main, 105 W Main Street, and the second is at La-Z-Boy Furniture, 5342 Sunset Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from its November 3, 2022 meeting.

• Variance from Sign Ordinance at Icehouse on Main, 105 W Main Street
• Variance from Sign Ordinance at La-Z-Boy Furniture, 5342 Sunset Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting

The Board heard a request from Icehouse on Main, LLC for a variance from the Sign Ordinance at 105 West Main Street. The applicant requested one additional sign and permission for wall signs to exceed the allowable size. The provided text does not record a final decision or vote.