Fort Mill public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a commercial appearance review for a 117 sq. ft. addition to the Love's Travel Stop at 135 Sutton Ridge Lane, and an ordinance to adopt the Fort Mill Trail Master Plan as an addendum to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also adopt its 2024 meeting calendar. Staff recommends approval for the Love's expansion, conditioned on allowing minor staff adjustments.

• Love's Travel Stop expansion: 117 sq. ft. addition to existing 8,276 sq. ft. building at 135 Sutton Ridge Ln, including IT closet and storage areas
• Adoption of Fort Mill Trail Master Plan as addendum to Land Use Element of 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Trail Master Plan proposes comprehensive trail network connecting schools, parks, and activity centers
• 2024 Meeting Calendar adoption

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will consider a final Bailey Bill certification request for 215 Main Street, a property in the local historic district. The board will also discuss adopting its 2024 meeting calendar. The agenda includes approval of the November 14, 2023 minutes.

• Final Bailey Bill certification request for 215 N Main St, LLC (215 Main Street)
• Adoption of 2024 meeting calendar

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a regular meeting with no old or new business items. The agenda includes public comment, presentations on the Christmas parade winners, the new finance director, and the 2024 economic partners work plan, followed by an executive session on personnel matters regarding the Town Manager.

• Presentation of 76th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade Winners
• Introduction of India Gilliam as Finance Director
• Fort Mill Economic Partners 2024 Work Plan presentation
• Executive session on personnel matters (Town Manager)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a special called meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the purchase of real property. Council may take action on this item after returning to public session. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss contractual matters relating to the purchase of real property

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances tied to the Crossroads Development Partners project, adjusting effective dates for rezoning, a development agreement, and annexation of roughly 36.71 acres near Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road. The council will also consider a first reading to annex about 5.25 acres at Fort Mill Parkway and Holbrook Road, plus resolutions for alcohol sales and live music at Main Street events. Public comment is open, and an executive session is scheduled for contractual and legal discussions.

• Second reading: change effective date for rezoning of tax map 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND to MXU
• Second reading: amend development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC
• Second reading: change effective date for annexation of ~36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road
• First reading: annex ~5.25 acres at Fort Mill Parkway and Holbrook Road (Ward 4)
• Resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music on Main Street Nov 30 and Dec 2, 2023

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2023, with the only new business item being an annexation request by Ron Burnier for approximately 1.133 acres at 950 Nauvasee Trail. The agenda also includes approval of the October 17, 2023 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Annexation request: Ron Burnier, 1.133 acres, York County Tax Map 709-00-00-020, 950 Nauvasee Trail
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023 regular meeting

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness requests for window, wall, and projecting signage at Main Street properties, including What's Up Buttercup, The Improper Pig, and Old Centre Theater. The board will also approve minutes from the September 12th meeting, where it granted final Bailey Bill certification for a rehabilitation project at 219-221 Main Street.

• COA for permanent and temporary seasonal window signage at 231 Main Street (What's Up Buttercup)
• COA for temporary seasonal window signage at 204 Main Street (The Improper Pig)
• COA for permanent window signage at 221 Main Street, No. 102 (Robert Frotten)
• COA for projecting, window, and wall signage at 100 Main Street (Old Centre Theater)
• Approval of minutes from September 12th, 2023, including Bailey Bill final certification for 219-221 Main Street

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss reinstating utility account disconnections and late penalties, along with new financial policy proposals and a new proposed Financial Summary report. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Reinstatement of utility account disconnections and late penalties
• New Financial Policy proposals
• New proposed Financial Summary report

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is meeting to consider three first-reading ordinances that would change effective dates for a rezoning, a development agreement, and an annexation involving properties on Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and committee reports.

• First reading to change effective date of rezoning for tax map numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND to MXU
• First reading to amend development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC and related parties
• First reading to change effective date of annexation of ~36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and off Haire Road
• Employee of the Quarter recognition for Chris Pettit
• Presentation on 2024 holiday events including Christmas Village, parade, and cookie crawl

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss candidates for a vacant Associate Municipal Judge position. The committee will also review minutes from the June 28, 2023, meeting.

• Review of Associate Municipal Judge candidates

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance updating the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2019-20 to 2023-24, which adds projects eligible for impact fee funding. They will also consider second reading of an ordinance annexing approximately 14.29 acres (York County Tax Map 731-00-00-011) and right-of-way areas. Additionally, the council will vote on a resolution to participate in the state's Local Government Investment Pool. The agenda includes six executive session items for contractual and personnel discussions.

• Public hearing and second reading: ordinance updating Capital Improvement Plan FY 2019-20 to 2023-24
• Second reading: annexation of 14.29 +/- acres (Tax Map 731-00-00-011) and right-of-way
• Resolution to join Local Government Investment Pool managed by SC State Treasurer
• Executive session: contractual matters (Red Cross, Town Manager, Tennis Professional, Duke Energy, Crossroads Development Partners)
• Executive session: personnel matter (Associate Judge)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider several items including a rezoning for Harris Teeter, annexation and development agreement amendments for Crossroads Development Partners, and a final plat for Patterson Pond. They will also review commercial appearance requests and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvements Plan.

• Rezoning request for Harris Teeter: 15.57 acres near N. Doby's Bridge Rd and Fort Mill Parkway
• Annexation of 14 acres at 1716 N. Doby's Bridge Rd, 1199 Epps Farm Rd, 1443 Williams Rd by Crossroads Development Partners
• Amendment to Crossroads MXU Mixed-Use Concept Plan and Development Conditions
• Development Agreement amendment for Crossroads Development Partners, LLC
• Final plat for Patterson Pond: 19 single-family lots by Pulte Home Company

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two annexation ordinances, and will take a second reading on an ordinance updating the business license class schedule as required by state law. The meeting also includes a resolution to allow alcohol and live music at the Fall Festival, and a presentation on upcoming town events.

• Second reading: ordinance amending business license ordinance to update class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading & public hearing: annexation of 14.29 acres (York County Tax Map 731-00-00-011) in Ward 3
• First reading & public hearing: annexation of 5.25 acres at Fort Mill Parkway and Holbrook Road (Ward 4)
• Resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music at Walter Elisha Park for Fall Festival on Oct. 21, 3-7 p.m.
• Presentation on upcoming events: Fall Festival, Weekends on Main, Scarecrow Crawl, Christmas Village & Parade

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold second readings on the FY 2023-24 budget and tax millage ordinance, and consider updates to the Capital Improvement Plan, a grant application, business license fee schedule, and accommodations tax allocations. The council will also enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and legal matters.

• Second reading: FY 2023-24 budget ordinance totaling $73,638,060
• Second reading: tax millage ordinance setting rate at 85.7 mills
• Ordinance updating Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2019-20 to 2023-24
• Resolution to apply for Municipal Association of SC Hometown Economic Development Grant
• Ordinance amending business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider two commercial appearance reviews for new canopies, two annexation requests totaling about 19.5 acres, and a rezoning from Highway Commercial to Mixed-Use Development. Staff recommends approval for the canopy requests, subject to minor modifications.

• Commercial appearance review for a canopy at 601 Springcrest Dr (Adult Enrichment Centers)
• Commercial appearance review for a canopy at 368 Fort Mill Pkwy (Vulcan Property Group)
• Annexation of ~5.25 acres at Fort Mill Pkwy and Holbrook Rd (Ashok Patel)
• Annexation of ~14.29 acres along Springfield Pkwy (Clear Springs)
• Rezoning of Tax Map 020-20-01-002 from HC to MXU (Restore at River Crossing)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from August 21, 2023, and hear a presentation by Charlie Barrineau of the Municipal Association of South Carolina on the Board of Zoning Appeals process. No public hearings or decision items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 regular meeting
• Presentation by Charlie Barrineau on Board of Zoning Appeals process

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Fort Mill Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss one item: a review of the Fort Mill History Museum's grant application. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for information and discussion only.

• Review of Fort Mill History Museum's grant application

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will consider a request for final Bailey Bill certification for the rehabilitation of 219-221 Main Street, which requires approval of completed work. The board will also review a request for a certificate of appropriateness for window signage at 231 Main Street.

• Final Bailey Bill certification request for 219-221 Main Street, with rehabilitation costs of $1,503,561 (131% of fair market value)
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for window signage at 231 Main Street by What's Up Buttercup
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting

The Board approved final certification for a rehabilitation project at 219-221 Main Street. A request for window signage at 231 Main Street was approved with conditions and deferred for potential amendments.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted final Bailey Bill certification for rehabilitation at 219 & 221 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for window signage at 231 Main Street with conditions and deferred for potential application amendments (5-0)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Fort Mill Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for the 2023/2024 cycle. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Review of 2023/2024 grant applications

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances adopting the FY2024 budget and setting the tax millage. The council will also consider resolutions allowing alcohol sales and live music at two upcoming community events: Decades Night at Walter Elisha Park and Weekends on Main street closures.

• Public hearing and first reading: FY2024 budget ordinance (Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024)
• Public hearing and first reading: tax millage ordinance for tax year 2023
• Resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music at Decades Night, Sep 23, Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White St.
• Resolution to allow alcohol sales on Main Street (Tom Hall to Academy) during Weekends on Main, Oct 6-8 and Oct 20-22
• Presentations on 2023 Decades Night, Scarecrow Crawl, and Weekends on Main

Town Council approved the municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The council also set the tax millage rate at 85.7 mills for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Additionally, resolutions were passed to allow alcohol sales and live music for specific upcoming public events.

• Approved budget for fiscal year Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Set tax millage rate at 85.7 mills for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved alcohol sales and live music permit for Decades Night at Walter Elisha Park on Sept 23, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved alcohol sales on Main Street for Oct 6-8 and Oct 20-22, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider approving a grant application for a Downtown Mobility and Parking Plan, with Fort Mill Economic Partners covering the local match. They will also discuss the proposed 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. The agenda includes executive sessions on a contract with Lennar Carolinas, legal advice, and personnel matters.

• Approval of Mobility Study Grant with Fort Mill Economic Partners
• Discussion of proposed 2023/2024 FY budget
• Executive session on proposed contract with Lennar Carolinas LLC
• Executive session on legal advice and personnel matters
• Public comment period

Council approved a resolution to move forward with a Downtown Mobility Master Plan and partner with Fort Mill Economic Partners for grant funding. The council also decided to stop considering a proposed Municipal Improvement District with Lennar.

• Approved resolution for Mobility Study Grant with Fort Mill Economic Partners (7-0)
• Directed staff to discontinue consideration of proposed Municipal Improvement District with Lennar (7-0)
• Approved minutes for August 8, 9, 14, and 17, 2023 meetings (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board denied a variance request to allow a detached carport in front of a primary residence. The Board also elected its 2023 leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Denied variance request for detached carport at 1170 Kimbrell Road (6-0)
• Elected Becky Campbell as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Jody Stegall as Vice-chair (6-0)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget. This is an information/discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is procedural and focused solely on budget deliberations.

• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 Budget

The Town Council held a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2023-2024 Budget. After an initial failed motion, the Council voted to increase the tax millage rate by 6 mills.

• Motion to raise tax millage rate 6 mills failed (3-3)
• Approved raising tax millage rate 6 mills (5-1)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider two items: a commercial appearance review for a proposed storage building at Fort Mill Vision Center (1090 Spratt Street), which was deferred in July pending design changes, and approval of road names for the Aberdeen at Wilson Farms subdivision. The commission will also discuss a continuing education class.

• Commercial appearance review for a 30' x 40' prefabricated storage building at 1090 Spratt Street, with updated materials including windows, standing seam metal roof, and stone veneer
• Road name approval for Yaupon Court and Bogue Drive in Aberdeen at Wilson Farms subdivision
• Discussion of mandatory continuing education class scheduled for September 14, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a commercial appearance review for a prefabricated storage building with specific material conditions. The commission also approved two new street names for the Aberdeen at Wilson Farms subdivision.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved commercial appearance review for Fort Mill Vision Center accessory building with conditions to cover metal siding (6-0)
• Approved road names Yaupon Court and Bogue Drive for Aberdeen at Wilson Farms (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, with several presentations, including the final Trail Master Plan, and will consider two new business items: a resolution certifying the 219-221 Main Street properties as abandoned for state tax credits, and a resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music at Tribute Fest on August 18. The agenda also includes executive sessions for a contractual matter with Lennar Carolinas LLC and legal advice. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Resolution to certify 219 and 221 Main Street as abandoned for SC Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act tax credits
• Resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White St., for Tribute Fest on Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m.
• Presentation of Fort Mill Trail Master Plan by McAdams Consulting
• Swearing in of Colin Okoye as Chief Municipal Judge
• Executive session on proposed contract with Lennar Carolinas LLC

Town Council approved a resolution allowing Kuester Commercial to apply for state income tax credits for the rehabilitation of 219 and 221 Main Street. Council also authorized a special event permit for Tribute Fest at Walter Elisha Park.

• Approved minutes from July 25 and August 3, 2023 meetings (7-0)
• Approved resolution for South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act certification for 219 and 221 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Tribute Fest at Walter Elisha Park to allow alcohol sales and sound equipment on August 18, 2023 (7-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: discussion of the Strategic Plan. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan

Council members discussed the priorities and vision for the Town based on a draft outline of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. This draft resulted from a June 1, 2023, planning workshop with Opportunity Strategies, LLC. No formal votes were taken on the plan during this workshop.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Long-Range Facility Needs Plan. This is an information/discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and press has been notified.

• Discussion of Long-Range Facility Needs Plan

The Town Council held a workshop to review the Long-Range Facility Needs Plan provided by Progressive AE. The session consisted of discussion regarding priorities for Town facilities and future steps. No formal votes were taken on the plan.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council

This is a special called meeting of the Fort Mill Town Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters, with possible action afterward. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Executive session discussion incident to personnel matters

The Town Council entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the public session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to return from Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider awarding a $213,758.92 contract to 1 Stop Lighting, Inc. for the York Southern Signalization Project. They will also receive a presentation on the 2021 financial audit. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, public comment, and executive session items on legal advice and negotiations with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC.

• Contract award to 1 Stop Lighting, Inc. for York Southern Signalization Project, $213,758.92
• Presentation of 2021 audit by Greene Finney Cauley, LLP
• Executive session on legal advice and negotiations with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC
• Approval of minutes from June 26 and July 10, 2023 meetings

Council approved a contract for a new traffic signal at the intersection of York Southern Road, Old Nation Road, and Pasture Crossing. The council also approved a 5-year legal agreement with SCDOR following an executive session.

• Approved contract to 1 Stop Lighting, Inc. for York Southern Signalization Project for $213,758.92 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 and July 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved 5-year legal agreement with SCDOR (4-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider awarding a contract to 1 Stop Lighting, Inc. for the York Southern Signalization Project, which includes a new traffic signal at the intersection of York Southern Road, Old Nation Road, and Pasture Crossing. The council will also hear a presentation on the 2021 audit and may enter executive session for legal advice and contract negotiations with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC.

• Contract award to 1 Stop Lighting, Inc. for $213,758.92 for York Southern Signalization Project
• Presentation of 2021 Audit by Larry Finney, CPA
• Executive session: legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters
• Executive session: negotiations with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a request from Fort Mill Vision Center for commercial appearance review approval of a proposed 30' x 40' prefabricated storage building at 1090 Spratt Street. The property is zoned Highway Commercial, and the building is intended to store business materials. Staff recommends approval with a condition allowing minor administrative adjustments. The meeting also includes discussion items on continuing education and the Trail Master Plan update.

• Commercial appearance review for a 30' x 40' storage building at 1090 Spratt Street
• Applicant: Adam Dutson, property owner Dutson Real Estate Management LLC
• Staff recommends approval with condition for minor administrative adjustments
• Discussion on continuing education classes
• Update to Trail Master Plan

The Planning Commission deferred a commercial appearance review for a prefabricated storage building at the Fort Mill Vision Center. The decision follows requests for the applicant to provide material samples and modify the building's exterior. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 20, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred Commercial Appearance Review for Fort Mill Vision Center storage building (5-0)

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will consider a request from Kuester Commercial to modify a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 219-221 Main Street. The modification relates to the demising wall between the two properties, which was painted and covered with a TPO roof despite a condition that the original brick remain unpainted. The board will review reports on paint and roof removal options and work toward closure on the case.

• Request to modify COA for 219-221 Main Street (Kuester Commercial)
• Demising wall painted and covered with TPO roofing membrane, contrary to approval conditions
• Sandblasting test on brick showed deterioration, raising concerns about removal methods
• Board to review reports from Kuester on removal options and plan for 217 Main Street wall

The board reviewed a request to modify a Certificate of Appropriateness for Kuester Commercial after a demising wall was painted and covered with roofing against prior conditions. The meeting ended without a recorded decision on the modification as the project seeks final Bailey Bill certification.

• Approved June 11th, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider a resolution amending the Town Personnel Manual to update the holiday schedule, adding three floating holidays and adjusting holiday pay for police and fire staff working 12- or 24-hour shifts. The meeting also includes recognition of the 8U softball team, a financial update, and a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. No old business or executive session items are listed.

• Resolution to amend Personnel Manual: add 3 floating holidays, remove Spring Holiday, effective Oct 1, 2023
• Proposed holiday pay change: police/fire on 12- or 24-hour shifts get 12 hours holiday pay; others get 8 hours
• Financials update for June 2023: General Fund revenues $23.44M, expenses $15.44M; Gross Revenue Fund revenues $12.65M, expenses $6.58M; Storm Water Fund revenues $1.02M, expenses $0.57M
• Recognition of Fort Mill 8U Softball team for winning inaugural 8U championship
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month

Council approved a resolution to update the Town of Fort Mill Personnel Manual's section on town holidays. The meeting also included financial updates and the recognition of a youth softball team.

• Approved resolution amending Town of Fort Mill Personnel Manual regarding town holidays (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 3, 2023, Special Called Council meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a Finance Committee meeting that consists solely of a call to order, an executive session to receive legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters, and adjournment. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters

Town Council

The Town Council voted to authorize the Town Manager to extend a formal offer to a candidate for the position of Chief Municipal Judge. This followed a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee.

• Authorized Town Manager to make formal offer for Chief Municipal Judge (5-0)

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee met to discuss the recruitment process for a vacant Municipal Judge position. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from the March 20, 2023, committee meeting.

• Review of Municipal Judge candidates to fill vacant position

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 26, 2023. The agenda includes a resolution to approve resurfacing and road widening/intersection improvement projects for the Pennies for Progress 5 Program, presentations on the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Plan and a 2024 Accommodations Tax Grant application, and a discussion on amending the town's observed holidays policy. No new business items are listed.

• Resolution for Pennies for Progress 5 resurfacing and road widening/intersection improvement projects
• Presentation on South Carolina Opioid Settlement Plan by Keystone Substance Abuse Services
• Fort Mill Economic Partners mid-year update and 2024 Accommodations Tax Grant proposal ($81,200 website project)
• Consideration to amend town policy for observed holidays
• Recognition of Municipal Judge Kyle Hobbs for time of service

Council approved a prioritized list of road resurfacing and widening projects to be submitted to the Pennies for Progress 5 Program. The body also approved the minutes from two previous June meetings.

• Approved prioritized road resurfacing for Banks Road, Tom Hall Street, Academy Street, and Main Street (7-0)
• Approved prioritized road widening for Bypass US 21, Fort Mill Parkway, and North White Street (7-0)
• Approved June 1 and June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a commercial appearance review request from Perry Petrillo Architects to extend the pharmacy drive-thru at the Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 500 N. Dobys Bridge Road. The proposed expansion is approximately 14 feet 6 inches and would result in the loss of some parking spaces, which will be re-marked for online pickup. Staff recommends approval, conditioned on allowing minor administrative adjustments.

• Commercial appearance review for extending pharmacy drive-thru at Walmart Neighborhood Market, 500 N. Dobys Bridge Road
• Expansion of approximately 14' 6" to existing pharmacy drive-thru
• Loss of existing parking spaces; some spaces to be re-marked for online pickup
• Staff recommends approval with condition for minor modifications
• Meeting includes approval of April 18, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a commercial appearance review regarding the Walmart Neighborhood Market. The project includes a pharmacy drive-thru expansion and a store remodel. The commission also approved the April 18, 2023, meeting minutes with amendments.

• Approved April 18, 2023, meeting minutes with amendments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Appearance Review for Walmart Neighborhood Market pharmacy drive-thru expansion and store remodel (7-0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will consider two requests to modify previously approved Certificates of Appropriateness. The first involves Kuester Commercial at 219-221 Main Street, where a demising wall was painted and covered with TPO roofing contrary to conditions. The second is from Noble Food and Pursuits at 314 N. White Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 9th meeting.

• Modification of COA for 219-221 Main Street: demising wall painted and TPO roof applied, contrary to prior conditions
• Modification of COA for 314 N. White Street (Noble Food and Pursuits)
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 HRB meeting
• Previous COA granted Sept 14, 2021 for exterior improvements at 219-221 Main Street

The board approved a modified Certificate of Appropriateness for 314 N. White Street, allowing changes to the paint scheme and signage. A separate request for 219 & 221 Main Street was deferred. The board also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting.

• Approved modification to COA for 314 N. White Street (5-0)
• Deferred COA modification request for 219 & 221 Main Street until July 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on the American Rescue Plan fund budget, and consider resolutions for road projects and special event permits for July 4th and Main Street Jams. The agenda also includes presentations on a stormwater mural, a police recognition, and the Independence Day celebration.

• Public hearing and second reading: ordinance to adopt ARPA fund budget (total $11,093,954.80)
• Resolution for Pennies for Progress 5 road resurfacing and widening projects
• Resolution for July 4th cannon firing at Bandstand and Confederate Park, 10-11 a.m.
• Resolution for July 3rd festival and fireworks at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street
• Resolution for Main Street Jams on June 17 and September 16, 2023

Town Council approved the America Rescue Plan fund budget and authorized several special event permits for July celebrations and Main Street festivals. A proposal regarding road projects for the Pennies for Progress 5 Program was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved America Rescue Plan fund budget (7-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deferred Pennies for Progress 5 road and intersection projects (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Firing of the Cannons at Bandstand and Confederate Park on July 4 (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Independence Day Celebration and 150th Party at Walter Elisha Park on July 3 (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Main Street Jams on June 17 and September 16 (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council met for a workshop to discuss strategic planning priorities for the next two years. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances to change effective dates for the Crossroads Development Project, including rezoning, a development agreement, and annexation of about 36.71 acres. They will also consider first readings on mobile food vendor and election sign ordinance amendments, adopt an American Rescue Plan fund budget, and consider a state infrastructure grant. The meeting includes a presentation on FOIA guidelines and discussions on lead/copper rules and Pennies for Progress.

• Second reading: amend Ordinance 2021-22 to change effective date for rezoning of York County Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND to MXU
• Second reading: amend Ordinance 2021-24 to change effective date of development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC
• Second reading: amend Ordinance 2021-25 to change effective date for annexation of ~36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road
• First reading: adopt American Rescue Plan fund budget
• Consideration to accept South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program Grant

Council approved a budget for the American Rescue Plan funds and accepted a $6.6M infrastructure grant. The body also passed several ordinances regarding the Crossroads Development Project and updated zoning rules for mobile food vendors and election signs.

• Adopted American Rescue Plan fund budget of $11,093,954.80 (6-0)
• Accepted $6,619,644 South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program Grant (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of York County Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 to Mixed-Use Development (6-0)
• Approved amended Development Agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC (6-0)
• Approved annexation of approximately 36.71 +/- acres for Crossroads Development Project (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for Mobile Food Vendors (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for removal of election signs (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 1 and May 8, 2023 (6-0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will vote on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for properties in the downtown historic district. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 11 meeting, which covered an update on ADA accessibility improvements at Walter Y. Elisha Park. The board will also elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• COA request for a 50-square-foot wall sign at 100 Main Street, Suite 204 (Caring Seasons Health, LLC)
• COA request for window signage, a projecting sign, wall signage, a bench, and a cast stone planter at 105 Clebourne Street (Alicia Smith)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting

The Historic Review Board granted Certificates of Appropriateness for wall signage at 100 Main Street and various signage and planters at 105 Clebourne Street. The board also elected its chair and vice chair for the remainder of 2023.

• Elected Megan Brinton as chairwoman (5-0)
• Elected David Booth as vice chairman (5-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved wall sign for Caring Seasons Health at 100 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved window signage for Insley Photography at 105 Clebourne Street (5-0)
• Approved projecting sign for Insley Photography with matte black color and white or gold lettering conditions (5-0)
• Required HRB review of final design for Insley Photography wall sign (5-0)
• Approved two planters for Insley Photography along the sidewalk (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, with several first readings of ordinances related to the Crossroads Development Project, including rezoning, a development agreement, and annexation. The council will also hold public hearings on proposed text amendments to zoning rules for mobile food vendors and election signs. Presentations are scheduled for the Employee of the Quarter, Farmers Market recap and plans, Memorial Day ceremony, and Jazz Night in the Park.

• Resolution to designate Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, as site of Jazz Night in the Park on June 2, 2023, 6-9 p.m., allowing alcohol sales and a special event permit for live music
• First reading: ordinance to change effective date for rezoning of York County Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND to MXU for Crossroads Development Project
• First reading: ordinance to change effective date of Development Agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC and related parties
• First reading: ordinance to change effective date for annexation of approximately 36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and off Haire Road (Tax Map Numbers 738-00-00-059, portion of 738-00-00-094, 738-00-00-077, 738-00-00-046)
• Public hearings and first readings on text amendments: 2023-211 Mobile Food Vendor requirements and 2023-212 Election Signs removal requirements

The council approved first readings of three ordinances related to the Crossroads Development Project, changing effective dates for rezoning, development agreement, and annexation to allow the applicant time to take ownership. They also approved first readings of text amendments for mobile food vendor regulations and election sign removal times. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved first reading to change effective date for rezoning of two parcels from PND to MXU (6-0)
• Approved first reading to change effective date of development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners (6-0)
• Approved first reading to change effective date for annexation of ~36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road (6-0)
• Approved first reading of text amendment updating mobile food vendor requirements (6-0)
• Approved first reading of text amendment reducing election sign removal time from 7 days to 48 hours after an election (6-0)
• Approved resolution designating Walter Elisha Park as site for Jazz Night in the Park with alcohol permit and live music (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 17, and 24, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a regular meeting on May 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, an executive session for discussion incident to personnel matters, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Executive session discussion incident to personnel matters

The council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Entered executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The council entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel matters pertaining to the Town Manager. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for Town Manager personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider two text amendments to the zoning ordinance: one revising mobile food vendor regulations to focus on safety and allow overnight stays, and another shortening the time for removing election signs after an election from 7 days to 48 hours. The commission will also discuss appointing a new member and continuing education for members.

• Text amendment to Section 4.4, Mobile Food Vendors, removing overnight stay ban and allowing vendors as accessory use to commercial establishments over 100,000 sq ft
• Text amendment to Section 5.7, Election Signs, changing removal requirement from 7 days to 48 hours after an election
• Mobile food vendors must have Fire Marshal approval, business license, and remit hospitality taxes
• No mobile food vendors allowed on single-family residential lots
• Planning Commission to discuss new member appointment and continuing education class

The Planning Commission recommended two text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding mobile food vendors and election sign removal. The board also approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to allow mobile food vendors as an accessory use to any commercial use and permit overnight stays (4-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to change election sign removal deadline from 7 days to 48 hours following an election

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider a resolution designating festival sites where alcohol may be consumed and authorizing special event permits for live music, sound equipment, and fireworks for the Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5k, Downtown Strawberry Jam, and the South Carolina Strawberry Festival. The council will also receive presentations, including the introduction of a new IT administrator and recognition of a board member. No old business or executive session items are on the agenda.

• Resolution for alcohol consumption and special event permits at festival events
• Introduction of new Information Technology Administrator Gretchen Magura
• Recognition of Jim Thomas for years of service to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Financial statements overview for General Fund, Gross Revenue Fund, and Stormwater Fund
• Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee recommendations

Town Council approved a resolution allowing alcoholic beverages and special event permits for the South Carolina Strawberry Festival events. Council also approved several appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Review Board, and Planning Commission.

• Approved resolution for alcohol consumption and special event permits for Strawberry Festival events (6-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Review Board, and Planning Commission (6-0)
• Directed staff to propose text amendments for volunteer attendance and social media guidelines (6-0)
• Approved March 27 and March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: discussions pertaining to the Long-Range Facilities Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of the Long-Range Facilities Plan

The Town Council held a workshop to review the condition of municipal facilities and parks. Representatives from Progressive AE provided recommendations for repairs, replacements, and additions. No formal votes were taken on the facilities plan.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will meet to discuss an update on an approved Certificate of Appropriateness for a new playground at 345 N. White Street, and to recognize the service of Louis Roman and Nikki Todaro. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 14th meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new applications for review.

• Update on approved COA for new playground at 345 N. White Street
• Recognition of service for Louis Roman and Nikki Todaro
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting

The board approved a report regarding ADA accessibility improvements at the 345 N. White Street playground. The board also approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023, meeting.

• Approved March 14, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted ADA accessibility report for Walter Y. Elisha Park (4-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and review the annual report and capital improvement projects. They will also discuss infrastructure ownership, volunteer engagement, and set future meeting topics and dates. The agenda is routine with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Voting for officers
• Review of annual report
• Review of capital improvement projects
• Ownership of infrastructure discussion
• Volunteer and community engagement update

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Long-Range Facilities Plan. This is an information/discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive agenda items.

• Discussion of Long-Range Facilities Plan

The Town Council met for a workshop to discuss the current condition of municipal facilities and recommendations for repairs and replacements from Progressive AE. No substantive decisions were made; discussions will continue at next month's workshop.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is meeting to consider a Municipal Improvement District request from Lennar, hold a second reading of an intergovernmental agreement for South Carolina Local Revenue Services, and discuss personnel policy changes and a right-of-way easement. The agenda also includes a rescheduled meeting date and an executive session for legal advice.

• Municipal Improvement District request from Lennar presented by Jon Hardy
• Second reading of ordinance for intergovernmental agreement with SC Local Revenue Services
• Reschedule April 10 meeting to April 17 due to Easter
• Discussion on potential personnel policy changes
• Discussion on right-of-way easement for town property tax map 0202001037

Town Council approved an ordinance to enter into an intergovernmental agreement regarding South Carolina Local Revenue Services. The council also rescheduled the April 10 meeting to April 17 due to the Easter holiday. No actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved ordinance for South Carolina Local Revenue Services intergovernmental agreement (7-0)
• Approved rescheduling April 10 meeting to April 17 (6-1)
• Directed legal counsel to pursue drafting a document discussed in executive session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a commercial appearance review request for The Learning Experience, a proposed childcare center at 1688 Banks Road. The applicant revised the design after the board deferred the item in February. Staff recommends approval with conditions allowing minor adjustments.

• Commercial appearance review for The Learning Experience childcare center at 1688 Banks Rd
• 13,000 sq ft single-story building with 63 parking spaces and playground
• Two entrances: from Banks Road and Wolfpack Trail, with 8-foot multi-use paths
• Revised materials: horizontal siding, black railing and white privacy fences, changed front columns
• Staff recommends approval with condition for minor site plan adjustments

The Planning Commission approved a commercial appearance review for The Learning Experience. Approval was granted with conditions regarding landscaping and the use of Hardieplank instead of EIFS material.

• Approved February 21, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved commercial appearance review for The Learning Experience with conditions for Hardieplank material and specific landscaping along Wolfpack Trail (6-0)

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Ad Hoc Appointments Committee is reviewing candidates to fill expired terms on three town boards. The committee will review applicants and may schedule interviews to recommend selections to the Town Council.

• 2 vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals
• 2 vacancies on the Historic Review Board
• 2 vacancies on the Planning Commission

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will meet to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one to change the trim and rear elevation color of a building at 215 Main Street, and another for an exterior signage package at 314 N. White Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• COA request by Fort Mill Whitakers LLC to change trim and rear elevation color to Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams at 215 Main Street
• COA request by Casco Signs, Inc. for exterior signage package at 314 N. White Street
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 HRB meeting

The board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior painting at 215 Main Street and a signage package for a restaurant at 314 N. White Street. Both approvals included specific conditions regarding colors, materials, and lighting.

• Approved February 14, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved COA for 215 Main Street to paint rear brick and optional front door 'Peppercorn' gray, while requiring rear trim, gutters, and front trim to remain white (5-0)
• Approved COA for signage at 314 N. White Street (Bossy Beulah’s) with conditions for a black metal monument cap, 15% max wall signage on north elevation, and no back-lighting on south canopy sign (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold its regular meeting on March 13, 2023, with several new business items. They will consider first reading of an ordinance to join the South Carolina Local Revenue Services program, an agreement to fund the Municipal Court Attorney for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and resolutions to accept two streets in the Carolina Orchards subdivision into the town's maintenance system. The agenda also includes presentations, a zoning committee report, and an executive session for legal advice.

• First reading of ordinance to join South Carolina Local Revenue Services (business license tax collection)
• Agreement to fund Municipal Court Attorney for 2023-24 FY
• Resolution accepting Carolina Orchards Boulevard into town street maintenance system (Ward 3)
• Resolution accepting portion of Hammond Road into town street maintenance system (Ward 3)
• Executive session for legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters

Council approved the acceptance of Carolina Orchards Boulevard and a portion of Hammond Road into the town's street maintenance system. The board also approved funding for a municipal court attorney and the first reading of a revenue services ordinance.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to enter intergovernmental agreement for South Carolina Local Revenue Services (7-0)
• Approved agreement to fund Municipal Court Attorney for 2023-24 FY (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Carolina Orchards Boulevard into street maintenance system (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting portion of Hammond Road into street maintenance system (7-0)
• Approved change to wording of signage ordinance (7-0)
• Approved removal of 'no overnight stay' and addition of 'accessory to any commercial use' clause to Mobile Food Vendor ordinance (7-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023, and January 19, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will consider a resolution to allow alcohol sales and live music on Main Street (Tom Hall Street to Academy Street) for the Main Street Jam on March 17, 2023, from 5-9 PM. They will also discuss the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement and hold executive sessions on contractual, legal, and personnel matters. The agenda includes a presentation of downtown survey results and an events committee report.

• Resolution to designate Main Street (Tom Hall Street to Academy Street) for a public festival with alcohol sales and live music on March 17, 2023, 5-9 PM
• South Carolina Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement
• Presentation of Downtown survey results by Steve Tolson
• Executive session on contractual matter with York County
• Executive session on Town Manager annual review

Council approved a partnership to administer South Carolina opioid settlement funds through Keystone Substance Abuse Services. A resolution was also passed to allow alcohol sales and live music for the Main Street Jam festival on March 17, 2023.

• Approved minutes of February 13, 2023, and January 5, 2023, meetings (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Main Street Jam festival alcohol sales and sound permit for March 17, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved South Carolina Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will elect officers for 2023, approve prior minutes, and consider two new business items: a commercial appearance review for a proposed childcare center at 1688 Banks Road, and a mobile food vendor permit for 111 Springs Street. They will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule. Staff recommends approval of the childcare center with conditions.

• Commercial appearance review for The Learning Experience childcare center at 1688 Banks Road (13,000 sq ft, 63 parking spaces)
• Mobile food vendor permit for Michael Chase at 111 Springs Street
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule

The Commission approved a Mobile Food Vendor Operations Permit for Maui Acai at 111 Spring Street. A commercial appearance review for a proposed childcare center was deferred pending revised material samples. The board also elected its 2023 leadership.

• Elected James Traynor as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Mark Kerr as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred commercial appearance review for The Learning Experience childcare center at 1688 Banks Road (5-0)
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor Operations Permit for Maui Acai at 111 Spring Street (5-0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic Preservation District: a canopy at 217 Main Street, signage at 124 Main Street, and a playground at 345 N. White Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. This is a regular meeting with new business items.

• COA for proposed canopy at 217 Main Street (Miaxelan 235 LLC)
• COA for projecting sign and wall signage at 124 Main Street (JHK Properties LLC)
• COA for new playground at 345 N. White Street (Walter Y. Elisha Park)
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022 and January 10, 2023 meetings

The board approved a $450,000 playground replacement at Walter Y. Elisha Park and two commercial signage/canopy requests on Main Street. The playground approval requires staff to return with a plan for better accessibility and connectivity to parking and restrooms.

• Approved COA for new playground equipment and rubberized surface at 345 N. White Street (6-0) with condition for a future accessibility plan
• Approved COA for a 'Seagrass' colored replacement canopy at 217 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved COA for a projecting sign (max 12 sq ft) and pin-mounted wall lettering at 124 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022, meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023, meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the minutes from the January 23, 2022, meeting. No new business items were decided, and no actions were taken during the executive session regarding the Town Manager's annual review.

• Approved minutes of the January 23, 2022, council meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a regular meeting with no old or new business items on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and two executive session items: receiving legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters, and discussing the Town Manager's annual review. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive action limited to these closed-session topics.

• Executive session: legal advice on potential claims and ongoing legal matters
• Executive session: Town Manager annual review discussion
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from Dec 12, 2022 and Jan 9, 2023 meetings

The Town Council approved the minutes from two previous meetings and authorized town attorneys to negotiate with the SCDOR based on terms discussed in executive session. No other new or old business items were addressed.

• Approved minutes of December 12, 2022 and January 9, 2023 meetings (7-0)
• Authorized Town attorneys to negotiate with SCDOR based on Executive Session terms (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss results from a public information forum regarding long-range facility needs. Representatives from Progressive AE and Leitner Construction facilitated the discussion with council and department heads.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from G&C Roofing and Construction (FBO Janet Carswell) to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 17.9 feet for a single-family residence at 408 Sidney Johnson Street. The board will also elect officers for 2023, approve minutes from June 20, 2022, and adopt the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 35' to 17.9' at 408 Sidney Johnson Street (Tax Map # 020-01-06-014)
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2022 regular meeting
• Adoption of 2023 meeting calendar

The Board approved a variance request for G&C Roofing and Construction to reduce the front yard setback along Jackson Street to 5 feet for a single-family residence. The Board also elected its 2023 leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved variance to reduce front setback from 35' to 5' along Jackson Street (6-0)
• Elected Jim Thomas as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Amber Bryant as Vice-chair (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Fort Mill Stormwater Advisory Committee is meeting to review the current year's stormwater department budget, discuss capital improvement projects from 2022, and consider an organizational chart. They will also get an update on the stormwater art contest and mural, and set priorities for the next quarter. The meeting is open for committee discussion on other business.

• Review of current year Stormwater Department budget
• Capital Improvement project & Review of 2022
• Stormwater Organizational Chart
• Stormwater Art contest & mural update
• Set next quarter committee priorities

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will elect officers and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request from Mark Kurowski (Miaxelan 235 LLC) to replace deteriorated rear exterior stairs and landing at 217 Main Street with diamond plate steel treadplates. Staff recommends approval, noting the new material matches existing components except for the non-skid surface required by building code. The property is in the downtown historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of rear exterior stairs and landing at 217 Main Street
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Property is circa 1900 building, formerly Frosty Witherspoon's Men's Shop
• Existing handrails and railing to remain as is
• Staff recommends approval of the COA application

The board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior stair and landing replacements at 217 Main Street. The board also elected its 2023 leadership.

• Elected Louis Roman as chairman (4-0)
• Elected Megan Brinton as vice chairwoman (4-0)
• Approved COA for replacement of exterior stair stringer, treads, and landing at 217 Main Street (4-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to redraw council wards based on the 2020 Census, which increased the town's population by 126.8% to 24,521. The council will also consider two annexations, a resolution to accept streets in the Carolina Orchards subdivision, and other items. The agenda includes presentations from Fort Mill Economic Partners and on MLK Call to Service Day, plus executive session items on legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and second reading: ordinance to redraw council wards based on 2020 Census
• Second reading: annexation of ~0.776 acres on Tom Hall Street behind 1193 Kanawha Court
• Second reading: annexation of ~0.06 acres at Banks Road and Wolfpack Trail
• Resolution to accept streets in Carolina Orchards subdivision (Villages H, I, N, O) into town maintenance
• Consideration to amend Judge Soprano-Cesmat's appointment term to 2 years

Town Council approved an ordinance to redraw council districts and authorized two land annexations. The council also extended a judge's appointment term and accepted new subdivision streets into the town maintenance system.

• Approved ordinance to redraw Town Council Districts based on 2020 Decennial Census (7-0)
• Approved annexation of +/- .776 acres on Tom Hall Street (7-0)
• Approved annexation of +/- 0.06 acres at Banks Road and Wolfpack Trail (7-0)
• Amended Judge Soprano-Cesmat's appointment to a 2-year term (7-0)
• Approved accepting Carolina Orchards subdivision streets (Villages H, I, N, and O) into Street Maintenance System (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2022 Special Called Meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is holding a special called meeting to consider three second-reading ordinances that would extend the sunset provision for the Crossroads development approvals from 480 to 660 days. The developer, Crossroads Development Partners, LLC, must take title to the properties by January 6, 2023, or the original rezoning, development agreement, and annexation ordinances would become invalid. The council will vote on each ordinance, with options to approve, approve with modifications, or deny.

• Second reading: ordinance to extend rezoning effective date for Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND to MXU to 660 days
• Second reading: ordinance to extend development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC to 660 days for properties including Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064, 020-17-01-065, 738-00-00-059, 738-00-00-094 (portion), 738-00-00-077, and 738-00-00-046
• Second reading: ordinance to extend annexation effective date for approximately 36.71 acres on Fort Mill Parkway and off Haire Road to 660 days
• Public comment period: citizens may speak for 3 minutes each on any municipal matter except personnel

The Town Council approved three ordinances to change the effective dates for a rezoning action, a development agreement, and a land annexation. All three items passed with 4-0 votes.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-22 to change effective date for rezoning Tax Map Numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 to Mixed-Use Development (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-24 to change effective date for a Development Agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC and others (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-25 to change effective date for annexation of approximately 36.71 +/- acres on Fort Mill Parkway and Haire Road (4-0)