Spartanburg County public meetings in 2023

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission is meeting to review a final development plan for a mixed-use project. The commission will also receive a progress update on the Highland Neighborhood Transformation Plan.

• Final Development Plan Approval for 500 W. Main Street and 0 Oxford Road
• Rezoning request from B-3 General Business and R6 General Residential to B-3 PDD General Business
• Highland Neighborhood Transformation Plan progress update

The Planning Commission reviewed a request for Final Development Plan approval for a mixed-use project at 500 W. Main Street and 0 Oxford Road. The project involves reusing the Coca Cola facility for commercial and residential apartments. The minutes do not record a final vote on this request.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for work in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. The board will review requests for a new home and siding replacements.

• COA 23-040-00068: Request to replace damaged wood siding with Miratec composite trim at 544 S. Irwin Avenue
• COA 23-040-00058: Request to construct a single-family structure on a vacant lot at 266 Hydrick Street

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for a garage renovation due to permit and guideline violations. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for garage renovation at 607 S. Irwin Ave (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled discussion for Major Works at 544 S Irwin Ave

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two new business items regarding property requests in the City of Spartanburg. These include a request for temporary office use at 101 Saint Matthews Lane and a side setback variance for 1033 Glendalyn Circle.

• Appeal for temporary office use at 101 Saint Matthews Lane
• Variance request for side setback at 1033 Glendalyn Circle

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to allow a temporary medical clinic office at Saint Matthews Episcopal Church. The board also considered a variance request for a residential addition at 1033 Glendalyn Cir.

• Approved appeal for temporary office use at 101 Saint Matthews Lane (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 14, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an employment contract for a Municipal Judge. The meeting includes updates on the Morgan Square Project and the use of ARPA funding for affordable housing strategies.

• Resolution to authorize employment contract for Municipal Judge
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for affordable housing
• Update on Morgan Square Project
• Proclamation recognizing Cleveland Academy of Leadership
• Executive session regarding potential lease of City Property

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an employment contract for the Municipal Judge. The meeting also included informational updates on American Rescue Plan Act housing strategies, the Morgan Square project, and staff activities. The Council entered executive sessions to discuss potential property leases and review the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Approved minutes from November 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved agenda for December 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to authorize Municipal Judge employment contract (7-0)
• Entered executive session for property lease discussions (7-0)
• Entered executive session for City Manager and City Attorney review (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will consider a request for full and final approval of the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium. The project is located at 151 S. Church Street within the DT Zone.

• Proposed Spartanburg County Public Library – Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium at 151 S. Church Street

The Design Review Board reviewed a request for full and final approval of the Spartanburg County Public Library headquarters expansion and planetarium. The board's staff recommended further guidance for the applicant regarding blank wall treatments and substandard streetscape conditions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a development agreement and updates to the business license ordinance. The body will also consider certifying a property as an abandoned building site.

• Development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC
• Amendment to the Business License Ordinance per Act 176 of 2020
• Certification of 641 East Main Street as an abandoned building site
• Approval of the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar

City Council approved a development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC and updated the city's business license class schedule. The council also certified a property at 641 East Main Street as an abandoned building site and approved the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approved development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Ordinance class schedule (7-0)
• Certified 641 East Main Street as an abandoned building site (7-0)
• Approved 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will discuss the roles and responsibilities of its members and the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix. The meeting includes updates on recently approved site plans and rezoning actions by City Council.

• Discussion of Planning Commission roles and responsibilities
• Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix
• Site Plan Approval: HOME Depot at 121 Dorman Centre Drive
• Site Plan Approval: Magnolia Street Townes at 454 and 458 Magnolia Street
• Site Plan Approval: Dog Grooming Jam at 351 E. Henry Street

The Spartanburg Planning Commission approved its agenda and previous minutes unanimously. Commissioners entered and exited an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding their roles, but the chair noted no decisions were made during that session. The meeting concluded with a discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix, which outlines future strategies for zoning, housing, and equity, but no specific actions were taken on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 17, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session for legal advice discussion (7-0)
• Exited executive session; no decisions made (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review requests for zoning variances. The board will determine if specific setback requirements can be waived for two properties.

• VAR-23-020-0014: Front setback variance for home renovations at 107 Kent Place
• VAR-23-020-0015: Side setback variance for property at 341 and 353 Allen Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests regarding property setbacks. One allows for a carport at 107 Kent Place, and the other permits a reduced side setback for a primary structure at 341 Allen Street.

• Approved variance for a 20x20 carport at 107 Kent Place, provided it is no closer than a 20’ setback (5-0)
• Approved a two-foot side setback variance for the primary structure at 341 Allen Street (4-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 10, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC and updates to the business license ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation on the West Main Street Strategic Growth Corridor Project.

• Development Agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC
• Amendment to the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Lease of City owned aircraft hangars at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport
• West Main Street Strategic Growth Corridor Project presentation
• Proclamation recognizing November 16, 2023 as Homelessness Awareness Day

City Council approved a development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC and updated the city's business license class schedule. The council also authorized the lease of city-owned aircraft hangars at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport.

• Approved lease of city-owned aircraft hangars at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Ordinance to update class schedule (7-0)
• Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for major works. The board will review requests for renovations and material replacements in the Hampton Heights and Beaumont Mill Village historic districts.

• 607 S. Irwin Avenue: request to renovate a garage with a bonus room for storage
• 527 Beaumont Avenue: request to replace seven existing windows with vinyl windows
• 544 S. Irwin Avenue: request to replace damaged wood siding with Miratec composite wood trim

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied a request to renovate a garage and bonus room due to permit and guideline violations. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for garage renovation at 607 S. Irwin Ave (7-0)
• Tabled discussion for Major Works at 544 S Irwin Ave

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet to review two development requests. The board is considering final approval for a sign and preliminary conceptual approval for a stadium project.

• Final approval for a monument sign at 544 N. Church Street (DRB-23-020-00006)
• Preliminary conceptual approval for building form, massing, and placement for the Spartanburg Baseball Stadium at 300 West Henry Street (DRB-23-020-00007)

The Design Review Board granted preliminary approval for the proposed 3,500+ seat baseball stadium at 300 West Henry Street. The board voted 5-0 to allow construction to proceed, subject to exceptions for glazing and metal paneling, and required the applicant to return for final approval with updated streetscape and plaza details. A separate request for a monument sign at 544 N. Church Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 3 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Monument sign application at 544 N. Church Street withdrawn
• Preliminary approval granted for Spartanburg Baseball Stadium (5-0)
• Exceptions approved for glazing requirements and metal paneling
• Applicant required to return for final approval with updated renderings

City Council

City Council will discuss funding for recreation projects and trail improvements at Duncan Park. The body is also considering the issuance of housing revenue bonds and aircraft hangar leases. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss downtown economic development projects.

• Issuance of up to $27,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Hope Road Project
• Agreement with Community First Developers, LLC for Duncan Park Trail Improvements
• Utilization of American Rescue Plan Funds for recreation projects
• Ordinance to lease city-owned aircraft hangars at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport
• Executive sessions for 'Project TFV' and 'Project Railyard' mixed-use developments

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $27 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Hope Road Project. Additionally, the council authorized an agreement with Community First Developers, LLC for trail improvements at Duncan Park and specified the use of American Rescue Plan funds for recreation projects.

• Approved $27M in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Hope Road Project (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Community First Developers, LLC for Duncan Park trails (7-0)
• Approved resolution for American Rescue Plan funds for recreation projects (7-0)
• Authorized lease of city-owned aircraft hangars at downtown airport (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for October 23, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Entered executive session for economic development projects (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for major works. The board will review a new home construction, a siding replacement, and a rear addition.

• COA 23-040-00061: Construction of a single-family structure at 187 Carlisle Street
• COA 23-040-00060: Replacement of wood siding with Hardie board at 544 S. Irwin Avenue
• COA 23-040-00062: Rear addition to existing structure at 500 Pinckney Court

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved a conditional certificate for a new home at 187 Carlisle Street and denied a request to use Hardie board siding at 544 S. Irwin Ave. The board also reviewed an unpermitted addition at 500 Pinckney Court.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new home at 187 Carlisle Street with condition for revised drawings (7-0)
• Denied request to replace wood siding with Hardie board siding at 544 S. Irwin Ave (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 14th, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two appeals regarding the table of permitted uses. The board will determine if specific businesses can operate at the requested locations based on zoning designations.

• Appeal APP-23-020-0012: Request to allow a dog grooming business at 200 Dawn Redwood Drive
• Appeal APP-23-020-0013: Request to allow rental cars in excess of limits at 249 E. Blackstock Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved an appeal to allow a dog grooming business in a B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. The board also reviewed an appeal from Enterprise Rent A Car regarding inventory limits at 249 E. Blackstock Rd, though the provided minutes end before a decision was recorded.

• Approved appeal for dog grooming business at 200 Dawn Redwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 11, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement for multi-use projects and the sale of property on Henry Street. The body will also consider purchasing property on W. Kennedy Street and a plant eradication project at Duncan Park.

• Development Agreement with Johnson Development Associates, Inc. for multi-use projects
• Sale of property on Henry Street (Tax Map Parcels 7-12-14-036.00, 036.01, 7-12-14-004.02)
• Purchase of property on W. Kennedy Street (Tax Map Parcel 7-12-24-003.00)
• Agreement with Roebuck Nursery & Landscaping, LLC for Duncan Park Evasive Plant Eradication Project
• Executive sessions regarding economic development projects 'Red', 'Nativity', and 'Core'

City Council approved a development agreement with Johnson Development Associates, Inc. and authorized the sale of property on Henry Street. The council also approved the purchase of property on W. Kennedy Street and a plant eradication project for Duncan Park.

• Approved development agreement with Johnson Development Associates, Inc. for multi-use projects (6-0)
• Authorized sale of property and road on Henry Street (6-0)
• Approved purchase of property on W. Kennedy Street (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Roebuck Nursery & Landscaping, LLC for Duncan Park invasive plant eradication (7-0)
• Appointed Chad Buckingham to the Airport Advisory Committee board (7-0)
• Approved September 25, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board is meeting to review requests for final approval on two downtown sites. The board will determine if the proposed sign and residential conversion meet city design standards.

• Final approval for a monument sign at 544 N. Church Street (Wofford Newman Center)
• Final approval for renovation and residential conversion at 249 E. Main Street

The Spartanburg Design Review Board approved the meeting agenda and past minutes, denied a request to install a monument sign at 544 N. Church Street with recommendations for staff-level compliance, and reviewed an application for a residential conversion at 249 E. Main Street.

• Approved October 3, 2023 agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied request to install a monument sign at 544 N. Church Street

City Council

The City Council will review zoning amendments for two properties and a development agreement for multi-use projects. The body is also considering the sale of property on Henry Street and a masonry repair contract for the Federal Courthouse.

• Rezoning 831 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-12 to LOD
• Rezoning 249 E. Blackstock Road from LOD to B-1
• Agreement with Midwest Maintenance, Inc. for brick masonry repair on the Federal Courthouse on Magnolia Street
• Development agreement with Johnson Development Associates, Inc. for multi-use projects
• Sale of property on Henry Street (Tax Map Parcels 7-12-14-036.00, 036.01, 7-12-14-004.02 and associated road)

The Spartanburg City Council approved a development agreement with Johnson Development Associates for multi-use projects, with Mayor Pro Tem Rain recusing himself due to employment ties. The council also passed two zoning amendments and authorized the sale of property on Henry Street. A resolution was approved for brick masonry repairs on the Federal Courthouse.

• Approved development agreement with Johnson Development Associates (6-0, Rain recused)
• Approved rezoning at 831 John B. White Sr. Blvd to Limited Office District (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 249 E. Blackstock Road to Neighborhood Shopping District (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sell property on Henry Street (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Midwest Maintenance for Federal Courthouse repairs (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss 'Project Core' downtown development (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. Both applications seek approval to install solar panels on roofs within designated historic districts.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 575 Cecil Court in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District
• Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 527 Beaumont Avenue in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied a request to install solar panels on the front roof of a home in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. The board noted that a redesign placing panels at the rear would only require Planning approval. The minutes end before a decision is recorded for a second solar panel request at 527 Beaumont Ave.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 10th, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for front-facing solar panels at 575 Cecil Court (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two appeals regarding zoning ordinances. The board will review requests related to sign size and cell tower antenna restrictions.

• Appeal APP-23-020-0010: Sign Ordinance size requirements for Shine on Pine at 1425 Union Street
• Appeal APP-23-020-0011: Suspension of new antennas on a cell tower at 138 S. Church Street

City Council

The City Council will consider zoning amendments for properties on John B. White Sr. Blvd and E. Blackstock Road. The body will also discuss a telecommunications franchise for Lumos Fiber, LLC and redistricting notifications.

• Zoning change for 831 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-12 (General Residential) to LOD (Limited Office District)
• Zoning change for 249 E. Blackstock Road from LOD (Limited Office District) to B-1 (Neighborhood Shopping District)
• Ordinance to grant a franchise to Lumos Fiber, LLC for fiber optic cable installation
• Executive session to discuss economic development 'Project Core' mixed-use development downtown
• Update regarding redistricting notification and voting precinct changes

City Council approved two zoning ordinances to change land use designations for properties on John B. White Sr. Blvd and E. Blackstock Road. The Council also granted a telecommunications franchise to Lumos Fiber, LLC and filled several vacancies on city boards and commissions.

• Approved franchise for Lumos Fiber, LLC to install fiber optic cable (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 831 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-12 to LOD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 249 E. Blackstock Road from LOD to B-1 (7-0)
• Appointed Yury Naumovich to Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Quianna Poole to Hospitality Tax Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Susan Meyers to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Kevin DeMark to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Colby King to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet to consider two appeals regarding the cost of abatement services. The board will also select a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Appeal of abatement costs at 0 Broadview Drive (Aliena Kyzer)
• Appeal of abatement costs at 0 Collins Avenue and 155 Collins Avenue (Herbert Walker Jr.)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

City Council will review the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and a design concept for Morgan Square improvements. The body is also deciding on a zoning change for a property on Barritt Avenue and a franchise agreement for fiber optic installation.

• Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
• Equipment lease purchase agreement not exceeding $3,100,000
• Zoning change for Barritt Avenue (Tax Map ID: 6-21-02-115.00) from R-6LW to R-6 PDD
• Franchise grant to Lumos Fiber, LLC for fiber optic cable installation
• Inclusion of four tax map numbers in the Spartanburg-Cherokee Multi-County Industrial or Business Park

City Council approved the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, a $3.1 million equipment lease purchase agreement, and a fiber optic franchise for Lumos Fibers, LLC. The council also approved a zoning change for a property on Barritt Avenue and the inclusion of four tax parcels in a multi-county industrial park.

• Approved 2023 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Approved equipment lease purchase agreement not exceeding $3.1M (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for Barritt Avenue property to R-6 PDD (7-0)
• Approved franchise for Lumos Fibers, LLC to install fiber optic cable (7-0)
• Approved inclusion of four tax map numbers in Spartanburg-Cherokee Multi-County Industrial or Business Park (7-0)
• Approved updated Title VI Plan (7-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission is meeting to review two requests to change property zoning. The commission will also review a site plan approval and an annexation update.

• Rezoning request for 831 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-12 to LOD for an office
• Rezoning request for 249 E. Blackstock Road from LOD to B-1 for Enterprise Rent A Car
• Site Plan Approval for Lay Down Yard at 220 W. Landford Street
• City Council Annexation Approval for Mixed Use Development at 1017 Florida Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone a property from General Residential (R-12) to Limited Office District (LOD) to allow for office development. The decision follows a staff recommendation that the change is consistent with the area's transition toward professional office use.

• Approved rezoning of 831 John B White Sr. Blvd from R-12 to LOD (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and a zoning change for a property on Barritt Avenue. The body will also consider an equipment lease purchase agreement and bid awards for airport and parking projects.

• Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning change for Barritt Avenue (Tax Map ID: 6-21-02-115.00) from R-6LW to R-6 PDD
• Equipment lease purchase agreement not exceeding $3,100,000
• Bid award for Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation Construction
• Bid award for Airport Fire Hydrant Installation Project

City Council approved the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and a zoning change for a property on Barritt Avenue. The council also authorized a $3.1 million equipment lease purchase agreement and awarded bids for airport and parking garage projects.

• Approved zoning change for Barritt Avenue property to R-6 PDD (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Comprehensive Plan ordinance (7-0)
• Approved equipment lease purchase agreement not exceeding $3.1M (7-0)
• Approved bid for Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation Construction (7-0)
• Approved bid for Airport Fire Hydrant Installation Project (7-0)
• Approved contract for Parking Garage System (7-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for major works. These requests involve demolition, structural repairs, and exterior updates to properties in the Beaumont Mill Village and Hampton Heights Neighborhood historic districts.

• Request to demolish a substandard structure at 695 N. Liberty Street
• Request to remove two chimneys below the roof at 521 Peronneau Street
• Request to raise a corner porch to original height at 290 Hydrick Street
• Request to replace windows, doors, and columns at 689 Southern Street
• Request to install new windows at 553 Pinckney Court

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied requests to demolish a structure at 695 N. Liberty Street and to remove chimneys at 521 Peronneau Street. A request for porch work at 290 Hydrick Street was dismissed as it became a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness.

• Denied demolition request for substandard structure at 695 N. Liberty Street (6-2)
• Denied request to lower or remove chimneys at 521 Peronneau St. (6-2)
• Dismissed request for 290 Hydrick Street (converted to Minor COA)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board is meeting to review a request for preliminary conceptual approval of the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium. The board will also select a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Preliminary conceptual approval for building form, massing, and placement at 151 S. Church Street
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The Design Review Board granted preliminary conceptual approval for the building form, massing, and site placement of the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium. Approval included requirements for sidewalk wall setbacks and streetscape dimensions.

• Approved preliminary conceptual plans for Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the annexation of property on Florida Avenue and the acquisition of a former federal site. The body will also consider a settlement regarding a Board of Architectural Design and Historical Review appeal.

• Annexation and R8-PDD zoning of 1017 Florida Avenue (Parcel ID: 7-08-09-086.00)
• Acquisition of the former Post Office site at Church Street and St. John Streets
• Mediated settlement of an appeal from the Board of Architectural Design and Historical Review

City Council approved the acquisition of the former Post Office site at Church and St. John Streets from the US Government. The council also approved a property annexation and zoning designation for 1017 Florida Avenue and a mediated settlement regarding a Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review appeal.

• Approved annexation and R8-PDD zoning for 1017 Florida Avenue and abutting streets (6-0)
• Approved mediated settlement of an appeal from the Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review (6-0)
• Approved acquisition of former Post Office site at Church Street and St. John Streets from US Government (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting agenda (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a property on Barritt Avenue. The commission will also review recently approved site and landscape plans and receive updates on City Council rezoning actions.

• Rezoning request RZPD-23-011-00003 for Barritt Avenue from R-6 Live Work to R6-PDD for El Dorado Townes
• Site plan approval for Hanger Z at Spartanburg Municipal Airport (500 Ammons Road)
• Site plan approval for Scrubby’s Car Wash (507 E. Main Street)
• Site plan approval for Whataburger (1941 E. Main Street)
• Site plan approval for Big Dan's Car Wash (1617 John B White Sr. Blvd.)

The Planning Commission heard a request to rezone property at Barritt Avenue and W.O. Ezell Blvd from R-6 Live Work to R6-PDD. The change would allow for the development of 33 townhomes by providing flexibility in lot size and design due to the site's topography and flood zones. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision on the rezoning was recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 15th, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider a list of properties for the Local Historic Register. The board will also review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for work on properties in historic districts.

• Proposed demolition of a structure at 695 N. Liberty Street
• Proposed fence installation at 310 S. Spring Street
• Proposed removal of two chimneys at 521 Peronneau Street
• Review of properties for the City of Spartanburg’s Local Historic Register

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review tabled two items, including a request to demolish a condemned structure for church parking. The board also tabled a discussion on the Local Historic Register pending a City Council decision.

• Tabled properties for the Local Historic Register pending City Council decision (6-0)
• Tabled demolition of condemned structure at 695 N. Liberty Street to explore parking funds and other options (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Carried over June 8th meeting minutes to August due to lack of quorum of attending members

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning and Appeals is meeting to consider a variance for lot size and two appeals regarding landscaping and bufferyard requirements. These decisions affect specific residential and commercial development projects within the city.

• VAR-23-020-0005: Variance request for minimum lot size for Caulder Avenue Duplexes
• APP-23-020-0008: Appeal to Bufferyard Requirements for Coke Facility Redevelopment Phase I at 500 W. Main Street
• APP-23-020-0009: Appeal to Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements for development at 228 S. Pine Street and 453 E. Henry Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the minimum project area for a group housing project to allow for 24 affordable duplex units. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved variance for Caulder Avenue Duplexes to reduce minimum project area from 4 acres to 3.95 acres (4-2)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 13th, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and zoning of property at 1017 Florida Avenue. The body will also consider a lease for city-owned property on E. Saint John Street.

• Annexation and R8-PDD zoning designation for 1017 Florida Avenue (Parcel ID: 7-08-09-086.00)
• Lease of city-owned property located on E. Saint John Street
• Annual review of the City Manager
• Annual review of the City Attorney
• Review of the City Municipal Judge position

City Council approved the annexation of property at 1017 Florida Avenue and assigned it a General Residential-Planned Development District (R8-PDD) zoning designation. The council also approved a lease for city-owned property on E. Saint John Street.

• Approved lease of city-owned property on E. Saint John Street (6-0)
• Approved annexation and R8-PDD zoning for 1017 Florida Avenue (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold second readings for the fiscal year 2023-2024 operating budget and real estate and personal property tax levies. The body will also consider zoning changes and a development agreement for a project on South Church Street Extension.

• Second reading of the City Operating Budget for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
• Second reading of tax levies on real estate and personal property for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Zoning change for 808-836 John B. White Sr. Blvd. to General Institutional District (GID)
• Zoning change for 131 Oakwood Avenue to Limited Office District (LOD)
• Development agreement with Bottle Works South, LLC for 729 South Church Street Extension

City Council approved the operating budget for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorized tax levies for the same period. The council also approved zoning changes for two properties and a development agreement for 729 South Church Street Extension.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 operating budget (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 real estate and personal property tax levies (7-0)
• Approved development agreement for 729 South Church Street Extension (6-1)
• Approved zoning change to General Institutional District for 808-836 John B. White Sr. Blvd. (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to Limited Office District for 131 Oakwood Avenue (7-0)
• Approved lease of city-owned property on E. Saint John Street (7-0)
• Reappointed and appointed members to Airport, Accommodations Tax, Bicycle Pedestrian, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Design Review, Hospitality Tax, HARB, and Public Safety committees
• Declared June 2023 as Pride Month

City Council

City Council is meeting to adopt the operating budget and tax levies for the fiscal period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The body will also hold public hearings on two zoning amendments and consider a development agreement for a project on South Church Street Extension.

• Adoption of City Operating Budget for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
• Tax levy on real estate and personal property for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Zoning amendment for 808-836 John B. White Sr. Blvd. to General Institutional District
• Zoning amendment for 131 Oakwood Avenue to Limited Office District
• Development Agreement with Bottle Works South, LLC for 729 South Church Street Extension

City Council approved the amended operating budget for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and the corresponding tax levy ordinance. The council also approved two zoning changes and a development agreement for Bottle Works South, LLC. Requests to add the Kress Building and Masonic Temple to the Historic Register were tabled.

• Approved amended City Operating Budget for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to levy taxes on real estate and personal property for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved development agreement with Bottle Works South, LLC at 729 South Church Street Extension (5-1)
• Approved zoning change to General Institutional District for 808-836 John B. White Sr. Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved zoning change to Limited Office District for 131 Oakwood Avenue (6-0)
• Approved resolution requesting the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission consider certain capital projects (6-0)
• Tabled addition of 115 E. Main Street (Kress Building) to Historic Register (6-0)
• Tabled addition of 186 W. Main Street (Masonic Temple) to Historic Register (6-0)

City Council

City Council will conduct a public hearing for the first reading of the operating budget for the fiscal period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The body will also consider an ordinance to levy taxes on real estate and personal property for the same fiscal year.

• Public hearing for the City Operating Budget (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Ordinance to levy taxes on real estate and personal property for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Executive session to discuss economic development 'Project Core' (Downtown mixed-use)
• Executive session to discuss economic development 'Project Opportunity' (Mixed-use)
• Presentation on Power Up Spartanburg small and minority business initiative

City Council held a first reading for the 2023-2024 operating budget and a revenue ordinance to levy taxes on real estate and personal property. Both items were carried over to the June 12, 2023 agenda following a discussion on proposed solid waste service fee increases.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Carried over FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget to June 12 agenda (7-0)
• Carried over FY 2023-2024 Revenue/Tax Ordinance to June 12 agenda (7-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss 'Project Core' and 'Project Opportunity' economic development (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a specific property on Saint John Street and review an overview of the FY24 budget process. The meeting also includes an intergovernmental agreement regarding South Carolina Local Revenue Services.

• Purchase of property at Saint John Street (Tax Map Parcel Number 7-12-09-254.00)
• Intergovernmental Agreement relating to South Carolina Local Revenue Services
• FY24 Budget Process Overview
• Declaration of Boards and Commissions Vacancies for 2023

City Council approved the purchase of a property on Saint John Street and authorized an intergovernmental agreement regarding South Carolina Local Revenue Services. The council also received reports on board vacancies and the FY24 budget process.

• Approved purchase of property at Saint John Street, Tax Map Parcel 7-12-09-254.00 (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for South Carolina Local Revenue Services (6-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved amended May 8, 2023 agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant and Home Partnership Funds. The body will also review an intergovernmental agreement regarding South Carolina Local Revenue Services and the adoption of International Building Codes.

• Resolution allocating Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant and Home Partnership Funds
• Adoption of International Building Codes and amendments to Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance for an intergovernmental agreement relating to South Carolina Local Revenue Services
• Hospitality Tax Committee Board vacancy and recommendation
• Executive session to discuss economic development 'Project Wrap' mixed use downtown development

City Council approved the adoption of current International Building Codes and allocated Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant and Homes Partnership funds. The council also appointed a new member to the Hospitality Tax Committee Board and passed a first reading for a local revenue services agreement.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Appointed Alexis Whitmire to the Hospitality Tax Committee Board (6-0)
• Adopted current International Building Codes and amended City Code Chapter 8 (6-0)
• Approved allocation of FY2023 Community Development Block Grant and Homes Partnership Funds (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for South Carolina Local Revenue Services intergovernmental agreement (6-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and the current International Building Codes. The body is also considering the annexation and zoning of property at 1017 Florida Avenue. Additionally, Council will hear a presentation on water rehabilitation projects.

• Annexation and LOD-PDD zoning for 1017 Florida Avenue (Parcel ID: 7-08-09-086.00)
• Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan
• Adoption of International Building Codes and amendments to Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances
• Appointment of a Commissioner for the Capital Project Sales Tax Act
• Presentation on Spartanburg Water-Water Rehabilitation Projects

City Council approved the adoption of current International Building Codes and appointed a commissioner to a Capital Project Sales Tax Act commission. An annexation ordinance for 1017 Florida Avenue was struck from the agenda, and the 2023 Comprehensive Plan was held for public hearing.

• Approved adoption of International Building Codes (6-0)
• Approved appointment of a Capital Project Sales Tax Act commission member (6-0)
• Struck annexation of 1017 Florida Avenue from the agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting agenda (6-0)