Spartanburg County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will approve minutes and the agenda, appoint members to the Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review, and award bids for a modular fire training drill tower and two airport hangars. The council will conduct a public hearing on three annexation and rezoning ordinances affecting properties at 2810 E. Main St., 2097 Southport Rd., and 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Blvd. Additional items include a property‑transfer ordinance, a Morgan Square enhancement update, and executive‑session discussions on legal advice and the Project Romeo mixed‑use development.

• Award of bid for modular fire training drill tower at Fire Station One
• Award of bid for construction of two aircraft hangars at Spartanburg Memorial Downtown Airport
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2024-015 to annex and rezone 2810 E. Main St. (Parcel ID 7-10-00-001.01)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2024-016 to annex and rezone 2097 Southport Rd. (Parcel ID 7-21-02-005.00)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2024-017 to amend zoning for 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Blvd. (TMS ID 7-12-15-009.00)

The Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved bids for a modular fire training drill tower at Fire Station One and for two aircraft hangars at the Downtown Memorial Airport. The council also approved two annexation ordinances (2810 E. Main St. and 2097 Southport Rd.) and a rezoning of 100 Hudson Barksdale Blvd. from R-6 to DT-5, with the latter passing 6-1.

• Approved bid for modular fire training drill tower at Fire Station One to Affordable Drill Towers, LLC (7-0)
• Approved bid for two aircraft hangars at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport to ES Walker Construction (7-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 2810 E. Main St. (Ordinance #2024-015) (7-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 2097 Southport Rd. (Ordinance #2024-016) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 100 Hudson Barksdale Blvd. from R-6 to DT-5 (Ordinance #2024-017) (6-1)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from the November 14th meeting. In new business, the board will decide on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for major work on historic district properties: one at 790 Southern St. in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District and another at 593 S. Irwin Ave. in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Major Works – 790 Southern St., Beaumont Mill Village Historic District (rebuild side deck, relocate side door); Owner: Jessica Medina; Contractor: Vinicius Santos
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Major Works – 593 S. Irwin Ave., Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District (repair/replace siding, install gutter); Owner/Applicant: Adam and Angela Weber; Contractor: Browns Roofing Company

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 790 Southern St. to rebuild the side deck and relocate the side door, with conditions requiring staff approval of drawings and replacing the old door location with a window. The board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 593 S. Irwin Ave. to repair hurricane-damaged siding with like-for-like wood and install gutters.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 790 Southern St. (deck rebuild and door relocation) with conditions (4-2)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 593 S. Irwin Ave. (siding repair and gutter installation)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding an intergovernmental agreement. The item concerns the termination of a joint agreement with Union County for an industrial/business park.

• First reading of Ordinance # 2024-014 to terminate an intergovernmental agreement with Union County for a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park

The City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to terminate the intergovernmental agreement with Union County for a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park. The vote was 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to terminate intergovernmental agreement with Union County for industrial/business park (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board is reviewing requests for conceptual and final approvals for several downtown properties. The board will also consider the final approval of the Morgan Square Enhancement Plan.

• Full and Final Approval for 276 Magnolia Street
• Full and Final Approval for Shulikov Law Firm at 251 Magnolia St
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval for Grain District Office Building at 245 W Main Street
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval for Danbury Commons at 203 Fremont Avenue
• Full and Final Approval for the Morgan Square Enhancement Plan

The Design Review Board approved preliminary design for a 7-story office building at 245 W. Main St. (Grain District) with exceptions for height, blank walls, and streetscape, and granted full and final approval for the Morgan Square Enhancement Plan structures. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0). A request for 276 Magnolia St. was deferred, and the November meeting minutes were deferred.

• Approved preliminary design for Grain District Office Building (7 stories, ~136,000 sq ft) with exceptions for height, blank walls, and streetscape (5-0)
• Approved full and final design for Morgan Square Enhancement Plan structures with exceptions for blank walls and transparency (5-0)
• Deferred case for 276 Magnolia St. (Full and Final Approval)
• Deferred approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved preliminary conceptual submittal for Shulikov Law Firm at 251 Magnolia St. (4-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning change for 770 Howard Street and the termination of an intergovernmental agreement with Union County. It will also approve a change order for a contract with Kwest for work at the Spartanburg Memorial Downtown Airport and hold a public hearing on annexing two properties for rezoning. Additional items include routine approvals, staff updates, and executive sessions on a mixed‑income development project and legal advice.

• Ordinance #2024-012: Amend zoning of 770 Howard Street from R‑8 to DT‑4 (downtown code district).
• Ordinance #2024-013: Authorize City Manager to execute agreement for transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside Neighborhood.
• Approve change order for the existing contract with Kwest for Taxiway A at Spartanburg Memorial Downtown Airport.
• Ordinance #2024-014: Terminate the intergovernmental agreement with Union County for a jointly owned industrial/business park.
• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 2810 E. Main Street (Parcel ID 7-10-00-001.01) and 2097 Southport Road (Parcel ID 7-21-02-005.00).

The Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an ordinance authorizing the transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood. They also approved a change order for the KWest taxiway contract at the downtown airport and gave first reading to an ordinance terminating the intergovernmental agreement with Union County for the industrial/business park. A public hearing on annexation and rezoning at 2810 E. Main Street was tabled, with first reading accepted and a public hearing set for December 16, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including Northside property transfer ordinance (6-0)
• Approved change order for KWest taxiway contract at Spartanburg Memorial Downtown Airport (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance terminating intergovernmental agreement with Union County for industrial/business park (6-0)
• Tabled public hearing on annexation/rezoning at 2810 E. Main Street; accepted first reading (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for the property at 100 Hudson L Barksdale Blvd, which is currently zoned DT-5 in the Downtown Code District. The request is submitted by applicant Bryan De Bruin of VanRock Holdings on behalf of owner Joel David Howard. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Rezoning request for 100 Hudson L Barksdale Blvd (currently DT-5); applicant Bryan De Bruin, VanRock Holdings; owner Joel David Howard

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Blvd from R-6 General Residential to DT-5 Downtown Urban District, with a 7-0 vote. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes, and added two annexation items to the agenda. No public comments were received for the rezoning.

• Approved rezoning of 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Blvd from R-6 to DT-5 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add annexation items (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. The board will review requests for paving and roofing changes in designated historic districts.

• COA 24-004-00018: Request to pave parking area at 400 Hampton Dr in Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District
• COA 24-004-00041: Request to replace metal roof with architectural shingles at 651 Maywood St in Beaumont Mill Village Historic District

The Board denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for paving a parking area at 400 Hampton Dr. in the Hampton Heights Historic District, voting 5-0 because the project did not meet design guidelines. The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing a metal roof with architectural shingles at 651 Maywood St. in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for paving parking area at 400 Hampton Dr. (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 651 Maywood St. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will approve the 2025 meeting calendar and consider an ordinance to rezone a property on Howard Street from R-8 to DT-4. The council will also authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood.

• Approval of 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar
• Ordinance to amend zoning for 770 Howard Street
• Agreement for transfer of Northside neighborhood properties
• Executive session to discuss a contractual agreement

The Spartanburg City Council approved a rezoning ordinance for 770 Howard Street, changing its zoning from R-8 to DT-4 and its land use designation to Downtown Code District. The council also approved the 2025 meeting calendar and an ordinance authorizing the transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda for November 11, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2025 City Council meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 770 Howard Street from R-8 to DT-4 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing transfer of scattered site properties in Northside neighborhood (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board is meeting to review requests for conceptual and final approvals for several properties in the Downtown Urban District. The board will evaluate design plans for commercial and residential projects.

• Full & Final Approval request for Spartanburg Subaru at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave
• Full & Final Approval request for Miles Residence at 142 Oakland Ave
• Full & Final Approval request for Fidelity Bank at 305 N Church St
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for 276 Magnolia St
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Shulikov Law Firm at 251 Magnolia St

The Board granted preliminary conceptual approval for a new Fidelity Bank building with specific design exceptions. The Board also reviewed a final approval request for the Clayton Construction Company Office renovation.

• Approved preliminary conceptual submittal for Fidelity Bank at 305 N Church St (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 6th, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the purchase of vehicles for the Micro-Transit & Fixed Route Pilot Program. The body will also consider appointments to the Spartanburg Housing Board and hold executive sessions regarding downtown economic development.

• Resolution to authorize the City Manager to purchase vehicles for the Micro-Transit & Fixed Route Pilot Program
• Appointments to the Spartanburg Housing Board
• Executive session on 'Project New Vision' (potential mixed-income residential development near downtown)
• Executive session on 'Project Red Sun 2' (potential mixed-use development near downtown)
• Recognition of 2024 Citizens Academy Graduates

The Spartanburg City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute documents for purchasing vehicles for the Micro-Transit & Fixed Route Pilot Program. The council also appointed Tim Camp to the Spartanburg Housing Board, recognized 29 Citizens Academy graduates, and received staff updates on Hurricane Helene response. The meeting included executive sessions on two potential downtown developments, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved resolution authorizing vehicle purchases for Micro-Transit & Fixed Route Pilot Program (7-0)
• Appointed Tim Camp to Spartanburg Housing Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for October 28, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Planning Commission will review a rezoning application for the property at 770 Howard St, which is currently designated DT-4 in the downtown code district. The owner listed is NDG and the applicant is Martin Livingston of the City of Spartanburg. The commission will decide whether to change the zoning designation. Other agenda items include routine approvals of the agenda and the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting.

• Review rezoning request for 770 Howard St (current zoning DT-4 downtown code district)
• Approve agenda for the October 17, 2024 meeting
• Disposition of meeting minutes from August 15, 2024

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 770 Howard St from R-8 to DT-4, enabling the development of 21 mixed-income attached townhomes by Homes of Hope and Northside Development Group. The vote was 5-0. No public comments were made, and the commission found the use consistent with the area's transformation plan.

• Approved rezoning of 770 Howard St from R-8 to DT-4 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will approve a bid for drainage repairs and consent to property placements for industrial parks. The body will also certify an abandoned building site and hold executive sessions on two downtown economic development projects.

• Award of Bid for Delray Drive Drainage Culvert Repair
• Resolution consenting to property placement in Joint Industrial and Business Park
• Resolution certifying abandoned building site at 305 N. Church Street
• Executive session to discuss 'Project New Vision' mixed-income development
• Executive session to discuss 'Project Core' mixed-use development

The council approved two resolutions consenting to the placement of property into a joint industrial and business park with Cherokee County, each passing 6-0 with Councilmember Rain recused. It also certified one unit at 305 N. Church Street as an abandoned building site under the state revitalization act, passing 7-0. Staff provided Hurricane Helene response updates, and the council entered executive session to discuss two economic development projects.

• Approved resolution consenting to property placement in joint industrial/business park (6-0, Rain recused)
• Approved second resolution consenting to property placement in joint industrial/business park (6-0, Rain recused)
• Certified 305 N. Church Street as abandoned building site (7-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss Project New Vision and Project Core (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Design Review Board will review several development applications, including a full and final approval request for the Mile Residence at 142 Oakland Ave. It will also discuss preliminary conceptual approvals for 276 Magnolia St and a withdrawn Morgan Square Enhancement Plan. Additional items include a deferred preliminary approval for the Spartanburg Subaru project and a full and final approval for the Shulikov Law Firm at 251 Magnolia St. The board will handle routine agenda approval, minutes disposition, and staff announcements.

• Full and Final Approval request for Mile Residence, 142 Oakland Ave (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for 276 Magnolia St (DT-5 Zone)
• Full and Final Approval request for Shulikov Law Firm, 251 Magnolia St (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Spartanburg Subaru, 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave (deferred to Nov 3)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Morgan Square Enhancement Plan (withdrawn)

City Council

The City Council will approve meeting minutes, receive a proclamation for National Night Out, and hear a presentation on airport improvements. The body will also consider awarding a bid for the West Main Street Project and discuss economic development and contractual agreements in executive session.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on GSP airport improvements
• Award of Bid for West Main Street Project
• Appointment to Spartanburg Housing and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
• Executive session to discuss 'Project New Vision' economic development

The council unanimously approved the bid for the West Main Street project, awarded to Sossamon Construction. It also appointed Brad Wright to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and reappointed Matthew Myers to the Spartanburg Housing Board. The meeting included a proclamation for National Night Out and a presentation on GSP airport improvements, both informational.

• Approved West Main Street project bid to Sossamon Construction (7-0)
• Appointed Brad Wright to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (7-0)
• Reappointed Matthew Myers to Spartanburg Housing Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for September 23, 2024 meeting (7-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on a development agreement for a project on Florida Avenue and a resolution regarding an abandoned building on Archer Street. The body will also review a contract for the North Spring Street Resurfacing Project and an agency safety plan from SPARTA.

• Development Agreement with VanRock Holdings, LLC for 1017 Florida Avenue
• Certification of 150 Archer Street as an abandoned building site
• Adoption of the SPARTA Agency Safety Plan
• Contract award for North Spring Street Resurfacing Project
• Executive sessions for economic development projects 'Project Core' and 'Project New Vision'

City Council approved a contract for the North Spring Street Resurfacing Project and adopted an agency safety plan developed by SPART A. Council also certified a property at 150 Archer Street as an abandoned building site and appointed three members to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

• Appointed Gary Purinton, Meredith Boyce, and Tyrus Peoples to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (6-0)
• Certified 150 Archer Street as an abandoned building site (6-0)
• Adopted the SPART A Agency Safety Plan (6-0)
• Approved contract award for North Spring Street Resurfacing Project (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss 'Project Core' and 'Project New Vision' (6-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will consider an ordinance that authorizes the City Manager to enter into a development agreement with VanRock Holdings, LLC for a project at 1017 Florida Avenue. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the minutes from August 12, 2024, approving the agenda, a public comment period, updates on the AmeriCorps VISTA program and city staff, and an executive session to discuss a contractual agreement under South Carolina law.

• Ordinance authorizing a development agreement with VanRock Holdings, LLC at 1017 Florida Avenue
• Executive session to discuss a contractual agreement pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Update on the AmeriCorps VISTA program (presented by United Way of the Piedmont)
• Appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee
• Approval of the minutes from the August 12, 2024 City Council meeting

The council unanimously reappointed Dr. James Dunn to the Airport Advisory Committee and approved a development agreement with VanRock Holdings, LLC for a project at 1017 Florida Avenue on first reading. Staff provided updates on zoning maps and Main Street projects, and the council entered executive session to discuss a contractual agreement.

• Reappointed Dr. James Dunn to Airport Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with VanRock Holdings, LLC for 1017 Florida Avenue (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application for the property at 840 E. Main St, which is zoned Limited Commercial District (LOD). The meeting also includes routine items such as a Freedom of Information Act compliance notice, agenda approval, and disposition of minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting. The Board will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Conditional use request for 840 E. Main St (LOD zoning) by KLA Realty/Grace Law
• Freedom of Information Act compliance notification
• Approval of agenda
• Disposition of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair for the Board

The Spartanburg Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for 840 E. Main St. to allow a live/work unit, adding a residential second level to an existing fitness business. The property is zoned LOD (Limited Office District) and the proposal meets R-6 Live/Work District criteria. The vote was 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved conditional use request 24-001-00056 for 840 E. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2024 (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to modify the permitted‑use table for the property at 2099 S Pine St, which is zoned LC (Limited Commercial District). The appeal was submitted by Maria Davison of Wags On Tails LLC. The meeting will also address routine items such as approving the agenda, disposing of prior meeting minutes, electing new officers, and staff announcements.

• APP‑24-002-00012: Appeal to change permitted‑use table for 2099 S Pine St, LC zoning
• Approval of agenda
• Disposition of minutes from April 9, May 14, and June 11, 2024 meetings
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair for the Board
• Staff announcements

The Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals approved the meeting agenda and minutes from April 9, May 14, and June 11, 2024, each by a 5-0 vote. The board also welcomed new member John Moore. The provided minutes text cuts off during the discussion of a new business appeal for a dog training business at 2099 S. Pine Street.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council meeting on August 12, 2024 will consider several items, including a consent agenda ordinance that authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement for transferring scattered‑site properties in the Northside neighborhood. Council members will also decide how to allocate the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Additional agenda items include public comment, retiree recognitions, a health‑care provider update, a parks and recreation update, and a presentation on the new MySpartanburg app.

• Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the transfer of scattered‑site properties in the Northside neighborhood
• Allocation of remaining ARPA funding
• Public comment period for citizens
• Special presentations: retiree recognitions, ReGenesis Health Care update, Parks and Recreation update, MySpartanburg app presentation

The Spartanburg City Council received informational updates from ReGenesis Health Care, Parks and Recreation, and the new MySpartanburg app. The council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement for the transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood, and unanimously approved the allocation of remaining ARP A funding.

• Approved ordinance authorizing city manager to execute Northside scattered site property transfer agreement (7-0)
• Approved allocation of remaining ARP A funding (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for major works in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. One request seeks to pave a parking area at 400 Hampton Dr, and the other proposes a paved driveway at 516 Peronneau St. Both properties are zoned R-8 SFD (General Residential – Single-Family District). The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and election of a new chair and vice chair.

• COA 24-004-00018: Paving of parking area at 400 Hampton Dr, applicant Phuoc Do and Theresa Phan, contractor Work, Inc.
• COA 24-004-00029: Installation of paved driveway at 516 Peronneau St, applicant Matt Johnston and Kimberly Rostan, contractor Manello Construction.
• Disposition of minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair for the Board.
• Staff updates.

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new driveway at 516 Peronneau Street in the Hampton Heights Historic District. The board also deferred one case for a future meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for paved driveway at 516 Peronneau Street (5-0)
• Deferred Case 24-004-00018 regarding major works at 400 Hampton Dr (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board meeting will begin with roll call, a Freedom of Information Act compliance notice, agenda approval, and disposition of the July 2nd minutes. Old business includes preliminary conceptual approval requests for the Spartan Subaru project at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave and the Fidelity Bank project at 305 N Church St, both in the DT-5 Downtown Urban District. New business will consider a full and final approval request for the Clayton Construction Company Office at 316 W Main St, also in the DT-5 zone.

• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Spartan Subaru at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Fidelity Bank at 305 N Church St (DT-5 Zone)
• Full and Final Approval request for Clayton Construction Company Office at 316 W Main St (DT-5 Zone)

The Design Review Board approved the preliminary conceptual design for the Fidelity Bank at 305 N Church St with exceptions, and deferred the Spartanburg Subaru project to September. The board also approved the agenda and July minutes unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Deferred Spartanburg Subaru full and final approval to September 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Fidelity Bank preliminary conceptual approval per staff recommendations (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to authorize the City Manager to transfer scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood. The meeting also includes updates on van pool services and a presentation on the Hub City Spartanburgers.

• Ordinance to authorize transfer of scattered site properties in the Northside neighborhood
• Update on Enterprise Leasing Company-Southeast, LLC van pool services
• Executive session to discuss economic development 'Project Bear'

The council received an informational update on Van Pool Services from Enterprise Leasing and heard staff and council updates. The only substantive action was unanimous approval of an ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement for the transfer of scattered-site properties in the Northside neighborhood. The council then entered executive session and adjourned.

• Approved ordinance authorizing city manager to execute agreement for transfer of Northside scattered-site properties (7-0)
• Received Van Pool Services update as information only
• Entered executive session at 6:31 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider several requests for modifications within the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Board.

• Request to pave parking area at 400 Hampton Dr
• Installation of utility pole and small cell equipment at 265 S Spring St
• Installation of utility pole and small cell equipment at 216 Carlisle St
• Request for a paved driveway at 516 Peronneau St
• Election of new Board Chair and Vice Chair

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied two applications from Verizon Wireless to install small cell equipment in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. One request for a paved parking area was tabled pending further studies.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for small cell equipment at 265 S. Spring Street (5-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for small cell equipment at 216 Carlisle Street (5-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for paved parking at 400 Hampton Dr. pending storm water study, curb cut determination, and parking plan (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 9th, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding traffic enforcement technology and an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for owner-occupied repairs. The council will also recognize July as Plastic Free Month.

• Proclamation recognizing July as Plastic Free Month
• Presentation regarding traffic enforcement technology
• Update on ARPA funding for owner-occupied repairs
• Executive session to discuss a contractual agreement

City Council approved the use of $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to establish a city-wide owner-occupied repair program. The funds will be used to enter into a subrecipient agreement with Northside Development Group (NDG).

• Approved $600,000 in ARPA funds for owner-occupied repair program via Northside Development Group (5-1)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Declared July Plastic Free Month
• Received traffic enforcement technology presentation as information only

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet to review development proposals for a Subaru dealership, a residence, and a bank. The board will also elect new officers and announce a new member.

• Preliminary conceptual approval for Spartanburg Subaru at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave
• Preliminary conceptual approval for Mile Residence at 142 Oakland Ave
• Preliminary conceptual approval for Fidelity Bank at 305 N Church St
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair

The board provided conditional preliminary approval for a single-family residence and partial approval for a Subaru dealership expansion. A request for a new Fidelity Bank was discussed, though the provided minutes end before a final vote was recorded.

• Approved ACM panel variance for Spartanburg Subaru expansion (5-0)
• Tabled Spartanburg Subaru landscape/streetscape approval (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Mile Residence at 142 Oakland Ave (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and provide an update on the Homeless Initiative. The council will consider a first reading of an ordinance for property transfers in the Northside Neighborhood. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of van pool services with Enterprise Leasing Company-Southeast, LLC.

• First reading of an ordinance for property transfers in the Northside Neighborhood
• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Update on the Homeless Initiative and funding
• Approval of van pool services with Enterprise Leasing Company-Southeast, LLC
• Resolution regarding SC PEBA insurance benefits for elected council members

Spartanburg City Council approved three items unanimously: an ordinance letting the City Manager execute an agreement to transfer several scattered-site properties in the Northside neighborhood, a contract with Enterprise Leasing Company-Southeast, LLC for van pool services, and a resolution allowing elected council members to participate as active employees in the State Insurance Benefits Program offered by SC PEBA. Council also received updates, with no votes recorded, on proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund strategies and on the Homeless Initiative and related funding, including the Opioid Settlement Grant. The meeting included the Junie L. White Silent Service Award presented to Cassandra Meadows and staff updates.

• Approved ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute agreement transferring several scattered-site Northside neighborhood properties (7-0, second reading)
• Approved City Manager entering contract with Enterprise Leasing Company-Southeast, LLC for van pool services (7-0)
• Approved resolution allowing elected council members to participate as active employees in SC PEBA State Insurance Benefits Program (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a side setback variance for property located on Fairforest Road. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 9 and May 14, 2024.

• Variance request (VAR-24-00200006) for side setback requirement at Fairforest Road
• Approval of April 9, 2024, and May 14, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda. The board reviewed a variance request from Pinsk LLC to reduce the side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for a proposed single-family home on Fairforest Road. The provided minutes end before a final decision on the variance was recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for the upcoming fiscal year's operating budget and property tax levies. The agenda also includes a first reading regarding property transfers in the Northside Neighborhood. Additionally, officials will receive an informational overview of Spartanburg School District 7 referendum projects.

• Second reading of the City Operating Budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
• Second reading of ordinance to levy real estate and personal property taxes
• First reading of ordinance for transfer of properties in Northside Neighborhood
• Informational overview of Spartanburg School District 7 Referendum Projects
• Proclamations for Juneteenth Week, Pride Month, and World Refugee Day

The City Council unanimously approved the operating budget and tax levy ordinances for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The council also passed an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for transferring scattered site properties in the Northside Neighborhood. Proclamations declaring Juneteenth Week, Pride Month, and World Refugee Day were presented.

• Approved FY2024-25 City Operating Budget ordinance (7-0)
• Approved FY2024-25 Tax Levy ordinance (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing transfer of Northside Neighborhood properties (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for June 10, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved the first reading of the City Operating Budget and the revenue-raising tax ordinance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Council also authorized staff to pursue LISC opportunities for affordable housing and filled multiple vacancies on city boards and commissions.

• Approved first reading of City Operating Budget for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to levy taxes on real estate and personal property for FY 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved motion to support staff pursuing LISC opportunities for affordable housing, including service costs (7-0)
• Appointed Lindsay Drakulic to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Victoria Gilbert and Livingston Hawkins to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Gilman, William Gray, Marshall Irby, Bryan Lawson and Andrew McCall to Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Tori Wallace-Babcock and Jean Crowther to Design Review Board (7-0)
• Appointed Glory Boozer, Sylvelie Desbois-Franke and Bill Michels to Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a second reading on an ordinance to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Spartanburg County. The agreement covers the sharing of costs for the construction, equipping, financing, and maintenance of a minor league baseball stadium in the city. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice and a public comment period.

• Second reading of ordinance for intergovernmental agreement with Spartanburg County regarding minor league baseball stadium costs

City Council approved an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Spartanburg County. The agreement concerns the sharing of costs for the construction, equipping, financing, and maintenance of a minor league baseball stadium.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Spartanburg County for minor league baseball stadium (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will review two commercial site plan approvals. The agenda includes a conversation with the Planning Director and standard procedural items. No new ordinances or budget changes are listed.

• Site Plan Approval – Commercial Development – 228 S. Pine Street
• Site Plan Approval – Hillcrest Marketplace Redevelopment – 1985 E. Main Street

The Planning Commission met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five requests for variances to residential lot dimensions and one appeal regarding a dog grooming business in a commercial district. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes. No dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda.

• Variance request for lot size at 1374 and 1376 Drayton Road (R-12 district)
• Appeal for permitted use for Tails in the City dog grooming business at 222 E. Blackstock Road (B-1 district)
• Variance request for lot frontage at 558 Hugh Street (R-8 district)
• Variance request for setbacks and building coverage at 128 League Street (R-8 district)
• Variance request for front and interior side lot setback at 187 Carlisle Street (R-8 SFD district)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved five requests, including variances for lot sizes, setbacks, and a dog grooming business appeal. All motions passed with unanimous 4-0 votes. Approval of the previous month's minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved lot size variance for 1374 & 1376 Drayton Road (4-0)
• Approved appeal for dog grooming business at 222 E. Blackstock Road (4-0)
• Approved lot frontage variance for 558 Hugh Street (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for 128 League Street (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for 187 Carlisle Street (4-0)
• Postponed approval of April 9th meeting minutes

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council is meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances related to a new minor league baseball stadium, a bid for HVAC replacement at a recreation center, and a resolution approving the city's consolidated plan. The council will also hear updates on the Northside Development Group and make appointments to the Hospitality Tax Committee. The meeting includes public comment and executive sessions on economic development projects.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $67.5M in bonds for a multi-use municipal stadium (second reading)
• Ordinance approving a stadium sublease agreement with DBH Kinston, LLC (second reading)
• Ordinance consenting to property removal from a joint industrial/business park (second reading)
• Resolution approving FY2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2024 Annual Action Plan
• Bid award for HVAC system removal and replacement at CC Woodson Recreation Center

City Council approved several ordinances related to the construction of a multi-use municipal stadium, including bond issuance and lease agreements. The council also approved a consolidated plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 and an HVAC replacement bid for the CC Woodson Recreation Center.

• Approved issuance of up to $67,500,000 in revenue bonds for a multi-use municipal stadium (6-0)
• Approved stadium sublease agreement with DBH Kinston, LLC (6-0)
• Approved removal and replacement of HVAC system at CC Woodson Recreation Center (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2024 Annual Action Plan (7-0)
• Approved Councilmember Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Salley to the Hospitality Tax Committee (7-0)
• Approved ordinance regarding Joint County Industrial/Business Park property (6-0)
• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review reviewed a request to replace metal handrails at 197 Brookwood Ter. The proposed iron railings are intended to replicate the existing design while increasing the height to 33 inches to meet building codes.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 11th, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board is meeting to review requests for full and final approval on three development projects. These include a public library expansion, a townhome development, and a parking garage.

• Full and Final Approval for Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium at 151 S. Church Street
• Full and Final Approval for Oakland Avenue Townhomes Development at 214 and 218 Oakland Avenue
• Full and Final Approval for Grain District Parking Garage at 158 Pollard Street

The Design Review Board approved the final plans for the Spartanburg County Public Library headquarters expansion and a 10-unit townhome development. A parking garage in the Grain District received conditional final approval pending additional landscaping and lighting details.

• Approved Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters Expansion and Planetarium (5-0)
• Approved Oakland Avenue Townhomes Development (4-1)
• Conditionally approved Grain District Parking Garage (4-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

City Council will receive an overview of the FY25 budget process and consider a zoning change for a property on John B. White Sr. Blvd. The body will also discuss the adoption of a hazard mitigation plan and two potential downtown mixed-use developments in executive session.

• Zoning change for 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Shopping District)
• Resolution to place property within city limits for a joint industrial and business park of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties
• Adoption of the Spartanburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Executive session regarding 'Project Core' downtown mixed-use development
• Executive session regarding 'Project Hoist' downtown mixed-use development

City Council approved a zoning amendment for a property on John B. White Sr. Blvd and consented to include property in a joint industrial and business park. The council also adopted the Spartanburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved rezoning of 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for property placement in Joint Industrial and Business Park of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties (7-0)
• Approved adoption of Spartanburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
• Requested a budget workshop prior to FY25 budget adoption

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Final Development Plan Approval for a townhome project. The commission will also review recently approved site and landscape plans.

• Final Development Plan Approval for Oakwood Avenue Townhomes at 153 Oakwood Avenue
• Site Plan Approval for Caulder Avenue Duplexes on Caulder Avenue
• Site Plan Approval for Jesse Bobo Elementary School Addition at 495 Powell Mill Road
• Site Plan Approval for Spartanburg Baseball Stadium at 300 W. Henry Street

The Spartanburg Planning Commission reviewed the Final Development Plan for a 21-unit townhome project at 153 Oakwood Avenue. Staff recommended approval subject to specific conditions. The provided text records the review process and staff recommendation but does not explicitly state the final vote outcome for this item.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 21, 2024 minutes with corrections (6-0)
• Reviewed Final Development Plan for Oakwood Avenue Townhomes (outcome not stated in text)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. The board will review a request to replace porch pickets and railings.

• COA: 24-004-00017: Request to remove and replicate original pickets and railings at 481 S. Irwin Avenue

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved the meeting agenda and the March 12th minutes. The board reviewed a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replicate original porch pickets and railings at 481 S. Irwin Avenue, though the provided text ends before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 12th, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review two land-use requests. The board will consider a special exception for a school and a variance for a multifamily development.

• Special Exception request for a school at Eastside Baptist Church, 1850 Fernwood Glendale Road
• Variance request for lot size requirements for a triplex at 108 Theodosia Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to open a school for children with special needs within an existing church wing. The approval is conditional upon meeting SCDOT school zone and traffic study requirements. The minutes provide analysis for a variance request at 108 Theodosia Drive, but no final vote is recorded for that item.

• Approved Special Exception for special needs school at 1850 Fernwood Glendale Road with SCDOT conditions (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss the financing, construction, and leasing agreements for a multi-use municipal stadium. The body will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a property on John B. White Sr. Blvd and receive a homeless initiative update.

• Issuance of revenue bonds not exceeding $67,500,000 for a minor league baseball stadium
• Public hearing to rezone 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Shopping District)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Spartanburg County for stadium construction and maintenance costs
• Stadium Sublease Agreement with DBH Kinston, LLC
• Agreement to move property from a Joint County Industrial/Business Park to a new park with Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties

Council approved several ordinances to finance and manage a multi-use municipal stadium, including the issuance of up to $67.5 million in bonds. The council also approved a rezoning request for a property on John B. White Sr. Blvd.

• Approved rezoning of 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 to B-1 (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Spartanburg County for stadium costs (5-0)
• Approved stadium sublease agreement with DBH Kinston, LLC (5-0)
• Approved removal and addition of property to Joint County Industrial/Business Park (5-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $67,500,000 in revenue bonds for stadium project (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet to review two development requests in the Downtown Code zoning district. The board will consider a residential conversion and a conceptual plan for a parking garage.

• Full and Final Approval for residential conversion at 249 E. Main Street
• Preliminary conceptual approval for the Grain District Parking Garage at 344 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue

The Board granted full and final approval for a project converting a commercial building into a two-unit dwelling. The approval included variances for a street tree, canopy, and pedestrian walkway. The Board also reviewed a preliminary proposal for the Grain District Parking Garage.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved full and final conversion of 249 E. Main Street to residential with variances for tree, canopy, and pedestrian walkway (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to receive updates from the Mary Black Foundation and declare vacancies for boards and commissions. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss three potential economic development projects: Project Core, Project New Vision, and Project Wrap.

• Executive session on 'Project Core' (potential downtown mixed-use development)
• Executive session on 'Project New Vision' (potential mixed-income residential development near downtown)
• Executive session on 'Project Wrap' (potential downtown mixed-use development)
• Declaration of vacancies for Boards and Commissions

City Council approved the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting and the agenda for the March 25, 2024 meeting. The session included updates on board vacancies and the introduction of a new Fire Chief. Council entered executive sessions to discuss three potential downtown mixed-use development projects.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request for a property on John B. White Sr. Blvd. The commission will also note recently approved site and landscape plans for several local developments.

• Rezoning request RZC-24-011-00001: 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 to B-1 for Huey Magoos restaurant
• Site Plan Approval: Spartanburg County Library Planetarium and Addition at 151 S. Church Street
• Site Plan Approval: Murphy Gas Station at 100 Dawn Redwood Drive
• Site Plan Approval: Oakwood Avenue Townhomes at 153 Oakwood Avenue
• Site Plan Approval: Bank of America Expansion at 1604 E. Main Street

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve rezoning the property at 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Shopping District) to accommodate a Huey Magoos restaurant development. The recommendation now goes to City Council for public hearings and two readings, scheduled for April 8 and April 22, 2024. The Commission also approved the meeting agenda and the January 18, 2024 minutes, both 5-0. No old business was discussed.

• Approved rezoning at 1621 John B. White Sr. Blvd from R-15 to B-1 for Huey Magoos restaurant (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes with a minor correction (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for major works in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District. The board will determine if proposed home modifications meet historic preservation standards.

• COA 24-004-00011: Installation of a wood handicap ramp at 767 N. Liberty Street
• COA 24-004-00012: Window-to-door replacement, rear deck addition, and front door replacement at 542 Kingston Street

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wood handicap ramp and rear deck at 767 N. Liberty Street in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District, with conditions to paint the deck to match the front of the house and add landscaping, by a 7-0 vote. The board denied a Certificate of Appropriateness as presented for 542 Kingston Street, which sought to replace a window with a door, add a rear deck, and replace the front door, by a 7-0 vote. The minutes state the applicant could comply with Planning guidance, but the text ends mid-sentence and the full terms of that option are not recorded.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for wood handicap ramp and rear deck at 767 N. Liberty Street, with conditions to paint the deck to match the front of house and add landscaping (7-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness as presented for window-to-door replacement, rear deck, and front door replacement at 542 Kingston Street (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a variance request and an appeal regarding property setbacks. These decisions determine how close buildings or structures can be placed to property lines.

• VAR-24-002-00002: Variance request for front and rear setbacks at 206 Butternut Road
• APP-24-002-00003: Appeal of side yard setback decision for 2127 E. Main Street

The Board approved a variance to reduce front and rear setbacks for a residential lot on Butternut Rd. The Board also reviewed an appeal regarding side yard setbacks for a commercial property on E. Main Street, though no final vote was recorded for that item.

• Approved front setback reduction (35 ft to 25 ft) and rear setback reduction (30 ft to 20 ft) at 206 Butternut Rd with modified lot coverage of 25% (4-1)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will review requests for building approvals in the downtown area. These items include preliminary conceptual approval for one project and full and final approval for two others.

• Preliminary conceptual approval for Arcadia Press Arts, LLC at 251 E. Main Street
• Full and Final Approval for Oakland Avenue Townhomes Development at 214 and 218 Oakland Avenue
• Full and Final Approval for Spartanburg Ballpark Development at 300 W. Henry Street

The Board granted final approval for an artist studio renovation at 251 E. Main Street. A proposed 10-unit townhome project was continued to next month's meeting for material re-evaluation. The meeting record ends before a decision was reached on the Spartanburg Ballpark Development.

• Approved renovation of 251 E. Main Street with a modified entry-only canopy (4-0)
• Approved garage door façade variance for townhomes at Oakland Ave and E. Saint John St (4-0)
• Continued 10-unit townhome project to next meeting for material re-evaluation (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations from World Relief Upstate South Carolina and the Spartanburg Police Department. The body will also meet in executive session to discuss two economic development projects in the downtown area.

• Spartanburg Police Department crime stats update
• Executive session regarding 'Project Core' mixed-use development
• Executive session regarding 'Project Hoist' mixed-use development
• Presentation by World Relief Upstate South Carolina

City Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. The council received informational updates from World Relief Upstate and the Spartanburg Police Department. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding two potential downtown mixed-use developments.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss 'Project Core' economic development (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss 'Project Hoist' economic development (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request for a variance regarding front and side setbacks. The property is located at 266 Hydrick Street.

• Variance request for front and side setbacks at 266 Hydrick Street
• Zoning designation: R-8 SFD (General Residential – Single Family District)

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed a request for front and side setback variances and a building coverage area variance for a new bungalow at 266 Hydrick Street. The provided minutes record the project analysis and findings but do not state a final vote or decision on the request.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 12, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to sell property on Spartanburg Water Works Road. The body will also consider resolutions to certify several units as abandoned building sites at three different locations. Additionally, council will receive updates on downtown transportation and the Hello Family program.

• Ordinance to authorize the sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road (TMS 2-23-00-011.00)
• Resolution to certify 1 unit as an abandoned building site at 254 W. Main Street
• Resolution to certify 6 units as an abandoned building site at 500 W. Main Street
• Resolution to certify 4 units as an abandoned building site at 134-136 Magnolia Street
• Update on the Spartanburg Downtown Transportation Plan

City Council approved resolutions certifying three separate properties as abandoned building sites under the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act. The council also authorized the sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road.

• Approved sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road (7-0)
• Certified 254 W. Main Street as an abandoned building site (7-0)
• Certified 500 W. Main Street as an abandoned building site (7-0)
• Certified 134-136 Magnolia Street as an abandoned building site (7-0)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider requests for major works on properties in historic districts. The board will decide if proposed exterior changes meet the required standards for these areas.

• 136 Phifer Drive: Request to replace vinyl siding
• 309 W. Hampton Avenue: Request to install porch step handrails
• 689 Southern Street: Request to replace home windows
• 147 Phifer Drive: Request to install 4” vinyl siding and vinyl windows

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review denied three requests for exterior modifications in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District. The board approved one request to install porch handrails in the Hampton Heights Historic District.

• Denied vinyl siding replacement at 136 Phifer Drive (6-0)
• Approved wrought iron porch handrails at 309 W. Hampton Ave (6-0)
• Denied window replacement at 689 Southern Street (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 11th, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet to review two residential property requests. The board will consider conceptual approval for a new home and final approval for a residential conversion.

• Preliminary conceptual approval for a new residence at 186 Harris Place
• Full and Final Approval for residential conversion on the first floor of 249 E. Main Street

The Board granted final approval for a single-family home at 186 Harris Place with specific conditions for window trim. The Board also reviewed a request to convert a commercial building at 249 E. Main Street into a two-unit dwelling, though the provided minutes end before a final decision on that item was recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 2nd, 2024 meeting minutes with revisions (5-0)
• Approved final plan for new residence at 186 Harris Place with condition that window trim match front elevation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2023 Audit and consider resolutions regarding Juneteenth and staff salaries. The body will also discuss the sale of city property and economic development projects.

• Resolution declaring Juneteenth a City Holiday
• Resolution to update annual salaries for the City Manager and City Attorney
• Ordinance to authorize the sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road (Tax Map 2-23-00-011.00)
• FY 2023 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Executive session regarding 'Project Knightrider' economic development

Spartanburg City Council met on January 22, 2024, and approved three items: a resolution declaring Juneteenth a city holiday, a resolution updating the salaries of the City Manager and City Attorney, and an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute documents for the sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road (Tax Map Number 2-23-00-011.00). All votes were unanimous, 7-0. Council also received presentations on the history of City Hall and the FY 2023 audit as information only, and held an executive session on economic development and legal advice. The meeting was the final one held at 145 W. Broad Street.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Approved agenda as received (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring Juneteenth as a City Holiday (7-0)
• Approved resolution updating annual salaries of City Manager and City Attorney (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute documents for sale of property on Spartanburg Water Works Road, Tax Map Number 2-23-00-011.00 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Project Knightrider economic development and legal advice on a development agreement (7-0)
• Adjourned executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned final City Council meeting at 145 W. Broad Street (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will discuss progress on the Northside Transformation Plan. The commission will also receive a presentation on Movement 2030, a partnership that has raised $100 million for children and families.

• Northside Transformation Plan progress update
• Movement 2030 presentation regarding $100 million in raised funds
• Site Plan Approval for Denali Duplexes at 110 Westmoreland Street
• Site Plan Approval for Commercial Rehabilitation at 2600 E. Main Street

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting. The session included updates on the Northside Transformation Plan and a presentation on Movement 2030.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes with one minor correction (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for works in historic districts. The board will review requests for a new home, a shed, and window replacements.

• Construction of a single-family structure at 266 Hydrick Street
• Installation of vinyl windows at 728 Reynolds Street
• Installation of a small shed at 150 W. Hampton Avenue
• Replacement of 8 windows at 527 Beaumont Avenue

Spartanburg's Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review (HARB) met Dec. 14, 2023. The board voted 6-0 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace wood siding with MiraTEC composite trim at 544 S. Irwin Ave. in the Hampton Heights Historic District, citing district guidelines requiring original wood siding be retained and repaired. The board also reviewed a request from Royce Camp to build a new single-family home at 266 Hydrick Street; the minutes record the staff analysis and applicant presentation but no motion or vote on that item. The agenda and the November 9, 2023 minutes were each approved 6-0.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness to replace wood siding with MiraTEC composite trim at 544 S. Irwin Ave. (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved the November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• No vote recorded on the new-construction COA for 266 Hydrick Street

City Council

The City Council meeting includes the swearing-in of three councilmembers and a municipal court judge. The body will also elect the 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Swearing-in of Meghan B. Smith, District 1
• Swearing-in of Robert E. Rain, District 2
• Swearing-in of J. Ruth Littlejohn, District 3
• Swearing-in of Municipal Court Judge Jacqueline A. Moss
• Election of 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore

City Council swore in three councilmembers and the Municipal Court Judge. The council also elected a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024.

• Appointed Councilmember Salley as 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore (6-0)
• Approved the January 8, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board is meeting to review a request for preliminary conceptual approval of a development. The board will discuss the building form, massing, and placement for a project on Oakland Avenue.

• Preliminary conceptual approval for Oakland Avenue Townhomes Development at 214 and 218 Oakland Avenue

The Board granted preliminary conceptual approval for the form, massing, and placement of a 10-unit townhome development at 214 and 218 Oakland Avenue. Approval is conditional upon modifications to the entrances of rear-facing units and the frontage tree for lots 3 and 6.

• Approved preliminary form and massing for Oakland Avenue Townhomes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)