Spartanburg County public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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