Clemson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clemson agendas: $1.19M Redhill water hearing, Old Greenville Hwy rezonings before Council

Six Clemson meetings were listed on the public calendar in the past two weeks, and as of Oct. 19 no minutes had been published for any of them. The record therefore shows what was scheduled, not what was decided. The largest dollar figure in that record is $1,187,301 for the Redhill Neighborhood Water Upgrade.

Redhill water upgrade: $1,187,301

A public hearing on Oct. 8 covered Community Development Block Grant project # 4-CI-23-003, the Clemson Redhill Neighborhood Water Upgrade. Total funding is listed as $1,187,301 — $600,000 in CDBG funds and $587,301 local. The project description includes 2,271 LF of 2-inch PVC, 1,943 LF of 6-inch DIP, 273 LF of 8-inch DIP and 3,153 LF of 12-inch DIP water lines, 7 new fire hydrants and 1 reset, 42 water meter boxes, and 3,213 LF of asphalt paving. The city lists 96 beneficiaries, 61 of them low-to-moderate income. The hearing was held under the city's Citizen Participation Plan and was open to public comment. No outcome was recorded in the materials available.

Old Greenville Highway rezonings go to Council

City Council has two public hearings set for Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1250 Tiger Boulevard. One covers RZNE-000579-2026, the 1.327-acre Clemson Motel parcel at 835 Old Greenville Highway, from R-20 Single-family Residential to CP-2 Community Business District; the applicant is Rayn R. Wittrock, agent for owner Meera Hotels, LLC, and the request was filed Aug. 14, 2026. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation on that request on Sept. 14, 2026. The second hearing covers 23 parcels totaling about 13.75 acres near Old Greenville Highway, mostly zoned RM-1 Two-family Residential, also proposed for CP-2; the Planning Commission was scheduled to take it up Oct. 13. Written comments are accepted through the MyCivic app on the city website before the hearings. Council is also listed to consider Accommodations Tax Committee recommendations for ATAX grants, a temporary banner request at Highway 93 and Kelly Road from the Clemson Child Development Center, and an ISO ratings report from Fire Chief Billy Moreland.

Student Housing District and hearing rules

The Oct. 5 City Council agenda began with a 5:30 p.m. work session on affordable housing, then listed second readings of a proposed Student Housing District text amendment and an ordinance amending City Ordinance 2-41 on public hearings. The same agenda listed discussion of ATAX grant recommendations, parking program initiatives, and a memorandum of understanding for school crossing guard services at Clemson Elementary School.

Planning Commission, Oct. 13

The commission was scheduled to consider recommendations to Council on two map amendments: RZNE-00588-2026, Old Greenville Hwy Commercial, and RZNE-00589-2026, Cambridge Drive Residential. It also listed a discussion of College Heights Parcels and approval of minutes from Sept. 14, 2026.

Handel's, 391 College Ave

The Board of Architectural Review met Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1250 Tiger Blvd. with one action item: 2026-AR-08, a request from applicant Jim Belcher of Handel's for approval of string lights and wall mounted heaters at 391 College Ave. Public comments were to be heard during the action item presentation.

609 Issaqueena Trl variance

The Board of Zoning Appeals met Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a public hearing on variance 2026-V-03, in which applicant Steve Bardos requests a lot size of 16,000 square feet where 20,000 square feet is required at 609 Issaqueena Trl (Table 19-304A.1.a.2).

Sustainability Committee

The committee's Oct. 15 E.A.R.T.H Forum was set for Kite Hill Brewing Company. The agenda states no committee action would be taken.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m., City Council, 1250 Tiger Blvd.** — public hearings on the two Old Greenville Highway rezonings.
• **Oct. 22, Police Advisory Board** — presentation by Trooper Ridgeway of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, department status and staffing review, and crime review.
• **Oct. 27, Goodwill grand opening, 1051 Tiger Blvd.** — Council members may attend; the notice states no City Council action will be taken.

Clemson roundup: $1.19M Redhill water hearing, student housing rules, Handel's review

Three Clemson meetings were held in the past two weeks, but as of October 13 the minutes for all three had not been published, so what was decided — if anything — is not yet confirmed in the public record. The agendas show a public hearing on a $1,187,301 water project, second readings on student housing and public hearing rules, and a review of string lights and wall heaters at a College Avenue business.

$1,187,301 Redhill water upgrade subject of public hearing

On October 8, the City of Clemson held a public hearing on the performance and accomplishments of Community Development Block Grant project CDBG # 4-CI-23-003, the Clemson Redhill Neighborhood Water Upgrade. The project includes water lines — 2,271 LF of 2" PVC, 1,943 LF of 6" DIP, 273 LF of 8" DIP and 3,153 LF of 12" DIP — along with 7 new fire hydrants, 1 reset, 42 water meter boxes and 3,213 LF of asphalt paving. Total funding is $1,187,301, made up of $600,000 in CDBG funds and $587,301 local. The city lists 96 beneficiaries, 61 of them low-to-moderate income. The hearing was part of the city's Citizen Participation Plan and open to public comment; the agenda does not state an outcome.

Council agenda: student housing district, public hearing rules

Clemson City Council met October 5, beginning with a 5:30 PM work session on affordable housing before the regular meeting. The regular session listed second readings of a proposed text amendment for the Student Housing District and of an ordinance amending City Ordinance 2-41 on public hearings. Also on the agenda: discussion of Accommodations Tax Committee recommendations for ATAX grants, parking program initiatives, a memorandum of understanding for school crossing guard services at Clemson Elementary School, and a request from Clemson Child Development Center to temporarily install a banner at Highway 93 and Kelly Road. The agenda does not record votes or outcomes.

Handel's lights and heaters before architectural board

The Board of Architectural Review met October 6 at 6:00 PM in Council Chamber at Clemson City Hall, 1250 Tiger Blvd. The board was set to adopt minutes from its August 4, 2026 meeting and take up one action item: 2026-AR-08, a building and site review request from applicant Jim Belcher of Handel's for approval of string lights and wall mounted heaters at 391 College Ave. Public comments were to be heard during the action item presentation. Staff reports and other business were listed with no details.

Coming up

• **Oct 13, 6:00 PM, Planning Commission**, Council Chamber, Clemson City Hall: recommendations to City Council on two map amendments — RZNE-00588-2026 (Old Greenville Hwy Commercial) and RZNE-00589-2026 (Cambridge Drive Residential) — plus a discussion of College Heights Parcels and approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular meeting.
• **Oct 15, 6:00 PM, Board of Zoning Appeals**, Council Chamber: public hearing on variance 2026-V-03, in which applicant Steve Bardos seeks a 16,000-square-foot lot where 20,000 square feet is required at 609 Issaqueena Trl.
• **Oct 19, 5:30 p.m., City Council**, Council Chambers, City Hall, 1250 Tiger Boulevard: two public hearings. One covers RZNE-000579-2026, the 1.327-acre Clemson Motel parcel at 835 Old Greenville Highway, from R-20 Single-family Residential to CP-2 Community Business District; applicant Rayn R. Wittrock, agent for owner Meera Hotels, LLC, filed August 14, 2026. The other covers RZNE-000588-2026, 23 parcels totaling about 13.75 acres near Old Greenville Highway, mostly zoned RM-1 Two-family Residential, also proposed for CP-2. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation on the motel rezoning on September 14, 2026, and is scheduled to consider the 23-parcel proposal on October 13. Written comments are accepted through the MyCivic app on the City website before the hearings.

Clemson roundup: Council weighs middle housing standards, parking study; rezoning hearings set for Aug. 3

Clemson residents have several zoning and development discussions on the horizon, though no decisions from the past two weeks are confirmed yet — all recent meeting agendas are available, but minutes have not been published.

City Council — July 20

The City Council agenda for July 20 included a work session on a parking study draft report by Walker Consultants, followed by a regular meeting with several zoning and development readings.

Agenda items listed:

• Parking Study Draft Report by Walker Consultants
• Proposed installation of 25 feet of wood palisade fence in the Holiday East right-of-way
• 2nd Reading of 1310 Tiger Boulevard Planned Development
• 1st Reading of a proposed text amendment for Middle Housing Standards
• 1st Reading of a proposed map amendment to rezone Hamilton Drive

Because minutes have not yet been published, the outcomes of these readings and discussions are not confirmed. Residents should watch for the published minutes to see how council members voted.

Police Advisory Board — July 23

The Police Advisory Board agenda for July 23 called for a review of department status and staffing, a crime review, and a discussion on changing board position requirements to better include campus personnel. The agenda also included a presentation by Dr. Pettigrew, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Community & Ethical Standards.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so no actions taken are confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 13

The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, was cancelled. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Coming up

City Council — August 3, 2026: The council will hold a public hearing on two zoning map amendment applications.

1. Pharmacy rezoning (RZNE-005665-2026): A proposal to rezone four parcels near Old Greenville Highway and Abel Road to CP-2 Community Business District to allow a pharmacy. The parcels are TMP# 4054-11-65-8058, 4054-11-65-8193, 4054-11-65-9085, and 4054-11-65-9032. The Planning Commission denied this rezoning recommendation on June 8, 2026.

2. Seven-parcel rezoning: A proposal to rezone seven parcels on the west side of Old Greenville Highway from former affordable-housing designations to CP-2 Community Business District. The parcels are TMP# 4054-11-65-7410, 4054-11-65-6587, 4054-11-65-8807, 4054-11-75-1713, 4054-11-66-9099, 4054-11-75-1928, and 4054-11-75-2837. The Planning Commission approved this rezoning recommendation on June 8, 2026.

Both items are scheduled for public hearing, meaning residents can attend and speak before council votes.

Planning Commission — August 10, 2026: The next regular meeting, following the cancelled July 13 session.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until official minutes are published. Residents seeking verified votes and decisions should check the city's published minutes.

Clemson meeting roundup: Middle housing, Hamilton Drive rezoning on council agenda; minutes pending

City Council — July 6

City Council's July 6 meeting agenda listed several consequential items, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the available record.

Agenda items included:

• A public hearing on a proposed text amendment (2026-R-03) to permit townhomes and quadplexes in RM-1 and RM-2 districts, and a proposal to establish a new Middle Housing (MH) District with density bonuses for affordable housing.
• A proposed rezoning of 209 Hamilton Drive, a .853-acre parcel, from RM-3 Multi-family District to RIL Research Institutional District.
• Third reading of a proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street.
• Second reading of a franchise agreement ordinance with Wire3.
• First reading of a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd.
• A contractual agreement with the School District of Pickens County for a School Resource Officer at Clemson Elementary.

Because only the agenda is available, no vote tallies, dollar amounts, or final actions can be reported for this meeting.

Board of Architectural Review — July 7

The Board of Architectural Review was scheduled to consider request 2026-AR-06, a building and site review for new signage at 199 Old Greenville Hwy submitted by Tim Leonard. Minutes are not yet published.

Sustainability Committee — July 8

The Sustainability Committee agenda included discussion of a recommendation to City Council on mosquito spraying in Clemson, a monthly sustainability promotion, a CDP Cities presentation by Rob Ellsworth, an invitation to Storm Water Manager Ethan Barnette to join a watershed game, and an urban land management staff report by Tony Tidwell. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 13

The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: A work session will cover a parking study draft report by Walker Consultants. The regular meeting agenda includes a proposed installation of 25 feet of wood palisade fence in the Holiday East right-of-way, second reading of the 1310 Tiger Boulevard planned development, first reading of the proposed text amendment for middle housing standards, and first reading of the proposed map amendment for rezoning Hamilton Drive. Discussion items include neighborhood fencing and nonprofit use of a city message board.

Police Advisory Board — Thursday, July 23: The board will review department status and staffing, conduct a crime review, discuss changing board position requirements to better include campus personnel, and hear a presentation from Dr. Pettigrew, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Community & Ethical Standards.

City Council — Monday, August 3: A public hearing is scheduled on two zoning map amendment applications. One proposes rezoning four parcels near Old Greenville Highway and Abel Road to CP-2 for a pharmacy (application RZNE-00565-2026); the Planning Commission denied that recommendation on June 8, 2026. The other proposes rezoning seven parcels on the west side of Old Greenville Highway to CP-2 Community Business District; the Planning Commission approved that recommendation on June 8, 2026.