Lancaster County public meetings in 2024

General

The Lancaster County Planning Commission Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet on December 19, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the December 5, 2024 subcommittee minutes, and routine items such as updates and adjournment. No new ordinances, rezoning proposals, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 subcommittee meeting

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a rezoning request for IENG/Lynwood Drive (RZ-2024-2459), a temporary use application for the Thomas/Retreat Center (TA-2024-2368), and the annexation of 535 W. Richland Street into Kershaw. Non‑hearing items include a name‑request for Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) and a December Group Submittal (NRN-20242572). The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address routine agenda items.

• RZ-2024-2459 IENG/Lynwood Drive – rezoning public hearing
• TA-2024-2368 Thomas/Retreat Center Use – temporary use hearing
• Kershaw Annexation: 535 W. Richland Street – annexation hearing
• NRN-2024-2548 Buttercup Lane – name‑request (non‑hearing)
• NRN-20242572 December Group Submittal – non‑hearing item

The Lancaster County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 0.0849 acres at 1972 Lynwood Drive from General Business to Medium Density Residential, and approved a Kershaw annexation for 535 W. Richland Street. The commission continued the Retreat Center text amendment to the January 21, 2025 meeting for further details. Two road naming requests were also approved.

• Approved rezoning RZ-2024-2459 at 1972 Lynwood Drive from GB to MDR (5-0)
• Continued TA-2024-2368 Retreat Center text amendment to January 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Kershaw annexation of 535 W. Richland Street (5-0)
• Approved road name Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) (5-0)
• Approved December Group Submittal for E911 addressing (NRN-2024-2572) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission’s Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve the agenda and minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will review Chapter 5 of the UDO concerning parking and loading and discuss updates from previous meetings. No other business is listed.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
• Review of Chapter 5 – Parking and Loading
• Chapter updates from previous meetings
• Other (unspecified) items

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting on December 11, 2024. Council members will hear updates on the American Rescue Plan Act, the Capital Project Sales Tax 3, and the annual Impact Fee report. No formal actions are listed; the items appear for discussion and information. Citizens may submit comments in advance.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update – presentation by Stephany Snowden
• Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) 3 update – presentation by Sabrena Harris
• Impact Fee Annual Report – presentation by Sabrena Harris and Jamie Privuznak

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational only, with no substantive decisions made. Council received updates on ARPA projects, CPST3 revenue and potential CPST4 reimposition timeline, and impact fee collections. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned, both by 4-0 votes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold public hearings and third readings for several ordinances, including a property acquisition and budget updates. The body will also consider an appointment to the Historical Commission and discuss cybersecurity in executive session.

• Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street (Ordinance 2024-1933)
• Amended fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Maple (Ordinance 2024-1939)
• Budget appropriation and expenditure amendments for FY 2024-2025 (Ordinance 2024-1943)
• Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding shooting ranges (Ordinance 2024-1931)
• Dissolution of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board (Ordinance 2024-1941)

The Lancaster County Council approved a third reading of an amended and restated fee-in-lieu-of-tax (FILOT) agreement with Keer America Corporation, which includes a $3,010,935 clawback payment to the county. The council also passed several other ordinances, including a budget amendment and changes to shooting range regulations, and approved a new Board of Zoning Appeals ordinance by a narrow 4-3 vote.

• Approved amended FILOT agreement with Keer America (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendment ordinance (7-0)
• Approved UDO amendment on shooting ranges (7-0)
• Approved Board of Zoning Appeals ordinance (4-3)
• Approved ordinance merging fire and construction appeals boards (4-3)
• Approved property acquisition at 305 N. Catawba St. (7-0)
• Approved Patricia H. Clancy to Historical Commission (7-0)
• Approved dissolving Animal Shelter Advisory Board (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet on December 5, 2024 to discuss several new business items. Items include a rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive, a development application for a retreat center, an annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street, and two neighborhood rezoning proposals for Buttercup Lane and a December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater. The commission will consider recommendations that will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action.

• RZ-2024-2459 IENG: rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive
• TA-2024-2368: retreat center development application (Adam Thomas)
• Kershaw Annexation: annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street
• NRN-2024-2548: neighborhood rezoning proposal for Buttercup Lane
• NRN-2024-2572: December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater

The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting on December 5, 2024, to discuss several items, including a rezoning request, a text amendment for retreat centers, an annexation, and road naming requests. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; all items were discussed for future action. Commissioner Alan Patterson announced his resignation, effective after the December 17 regular meeting.

• No formal votes taken; all items discussed only
• Rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive (RZ-2024-2459) discussed, no action
• Text amendment for 'Retreat Center' (TA-2024-2368) discussed, no action
• Annexation of 535 W. Richland Street into Kershaw discussed, no action
• Road name request for Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) discussed, no action
• December group submittal for E911 addressing (NRN-2024-2572) discussed, no action
• Commissioner Alan Patterson announced resignation, effective after December 17 meeting

General

The Planning Commission UDO Subcommittee will meet on Dec 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the County Council Chambers. The committee will approve the agenda, approve minutes from the Nov 21, 2024 meeting, and review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, specifically Chapter 6 on Outdoor Lighting and Chapter 8 on Building Design, along with other chapter updates from the previous meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
• Review Chapter 6 – Outdoor Lighting
• Review Chapter 8 – Building Design
• Review chapter updates from the previous meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a variance request regarding building materials for Costco.

• Public hearing for VAR-2024-2214 Costco: Building Materials

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on several second and third readings of ordinances, including budget appropriations and zoning updates. The body will also discuss the adoption of a long-term capital improvement plan for the county airport.

• Resolution 1287-R2024: Adoption of the Lancaster County Airport Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026-2030)
• Ordinance 2024-1917: Rezoning 26.94 acres near 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 2024-1933: Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street
• Ordinance 2024-1931: Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding shooting ranges
• Ordinance 2024-1943: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on the Eagles Landing (Edgewater) subdivision. The body will also make recommendations to the County Council regarding a rezoning request, two text amendments, and an annexation in Kershaw.

• Decision on SD-2024-0656 Eagles Landing (Edgewater)
• Recommendation on RZ-2024-2215 Thompson rezoning
• Recommendation on TA-2024-2207 Ohm Hotels building height amendment
• Recommendation on TA-2024-2403 BZA Reconstitution amendment
• Recommendation on Kershaw Annexation: 541 W. Richland Street

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet at 1:00 PM on November 13, 2024 in the County Council Chambers at 101 North Main Street. The agenda includes a call to order, a new business item to provide an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and other routine matters. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for consideration the following month.

• UDO Update

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from White and Smith Consultants. The meeting also includes a recognition of election efforts.

• UDO Review presentation by Tyson Smith, Kelly Cousino, and Sean Scoopmire of White and Smith Consultants
• Recognition of Election Efforts by Dennis Marstall

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several ordinance readings, including rezoning of 2488 Cane Mill Rd and other parcels. It will adopt the 2025 meeting and holiday schedule and approve appointments to three county boards. The meeting also includes a special presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act and routine consent agenda items.

• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 to rezone 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1933 to acquire 0.25‑acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba St and amend fee agreement with Founders Federal Credit Union
• Adoption of the 2025 calendar and holiday schedule for Council, committees, boards, and commissions
• Appointments: Jenna Bice to ATAX Advisory Committee, Sandra Lakatos to Historical Commission, Tracy Hilton to Board of Assessment Appeals

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider six applications at its November 7 meeting, including a text amendment to building height limits, a rezoning request, a change to the Board of Zoning Appeals membership, a preliminary plat for a 125‑lot single‑family neighborhood, an annexation to the town of Kershaw, and a naming request for a private drive. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action next month. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• TA-2024-2207: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 2.4.6(A) to allow four‑story buildings in the GB district (Alkesh Patel/Ohm Hotels Management Inc).
• RZ-2024-2215: Rezoning 2.68 acres on north side of North Rocky River Road from Rural Business (RUB) to General Business (GB) for mini‑storage expansion (John Thompson).
• TA-2024-2403: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 9.1.5 to amend membership and reconstitute the Board of Zoning Appeals (Lancaster County).
• SD-2024-0656: Preliminary plat for 65.94 acres off Edgewater Parkway to develop a 125‑lot single‑family residential neighborhood (True Homes LLC and Lancaster County Forfeited Land Commission).
• Kershaw Annexation: Application to annex 541 W. Richland Street into the town of Kershaw (Artis C. Bufford, Artis J. Bufford, Tony M. Wright).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a Costco location. The board will also discuss the reconstitution of the BZA Board.

• Variance request (VAR-2024-2214) for Costco at 8800 Charlotte Highway regarding building materials
• BZA Board Reconstitution

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on the FY 2024-2025 budget and several zoning ordinances, including a rezoning for a solar project and a public hearing on a development agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment session on a Justice Assistance Grant.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1930 (FY 2024-2025 Budget)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 (Century Communities development agreement)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 (Water and sewer easement grant)
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 (Rezoning 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln)
• Resolution 1285-R2024 (Amendment to Second Master Multi-County Park Agreement)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will meet to discuss updates on the detention center, regional park, and transportation road work. The council will also review the Unified Development Ordinance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Detention Center Update
• Regional Park Update
• County Transportation Road Work Update
• Review of Chapter 4 for the Re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Riverchase Development Fees

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and decide on a rezoning request while recommending annexations and other items to County Council.

• Public Hearing: SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2 (rezoning)
• Recommendation: TA-2024-2122 Archery Shooting Range
• Recommendation: Kershaw Annexations (10)
• Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way
• Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-2138 October Group Submittal

Lancaster County Council

The council will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections to receive public comment on proposed transportation sales tax referendum questions. It will consider a resolution to adopt the county investment policy and several ordinances, including amendments to a development agreement, water and sewer easements, and multiple zoning changes. An executive session will address confidential legal advice on an economic development project and fire district contracts.

• Public hearing on transportation sales tax referendum questions (joint meeting with Board of Voter Registration and Elections)
• Resolution 1284‑R2024 to adopt and implement the Lancaster County Investment Policy
• Ordinance 2024‑1932 to amend a development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC
• Ordinance 2024‑1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 2024‑1937 to rezone parcels at 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several new‑business items, including an application for a preliminary plat for a 578.83‑acre, 343‑lot single‑family subdivision on the west side of Riverside Road. It will also review an amendment to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones, annexation applications for ten properties in the Town of Kershaw, and two naming/road‑related submissions (Grammys Way private drive and new road names from E911 addressing). Recommendations from this workshop will be forwarded to County Council for later consideration.

• SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2: Preliminary plat for 578.83 acres on west side of Riverside Road, proposing a 343‑lot single‑family subdivision.
• TA-2024-2122: Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones.
• Kershaw Annexations (10): Applications by the Town of Kershaw to remediate annexation procedures for ten private properties.
• NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way: Naming of a shared private drive as Grammys Way per UDO Section 6.11.4.G.
• NRN-2024-2138 October Group: Submission of new road names from E911 addressing via preliminary plats and civil plans.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request (VAR-2024-1844) seeks to increase the wall sign area for Panda Express at 8474 Charlotte Highway from 50 to 53.13 square feet. The other request (VAR-2024-1738) seeks permission for a mobile home to be moved to another property. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 3 meeting, and citizen comments.

• VAR-2024-1844: Panda Express sign variance to increase wall sign area to 53.13 sq ft at 8474 Charlotte Highway
• VAR-2024-1738: Outen mobile home variance to allow relocation of a mobile home to another property
• Approval of minutes for the 9‑3‑2024 BZA meeting
• Citizen comments sign‑up for public hearing items
• Call to order and approval of agenda

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will discuss a conditional use application for a vehicle repair facility and several ordinances regarding easements and personnel policies. The body is also reviewing a budget appropriation amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution 1265-R2024: Conditional use application for a collision center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
• Ordinance 2024-1930: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2024-1922: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District off South Carolina Highway 9
• Ordinance 2024-1934: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District in the Regional Park off Norman Forest Road
• Ordinance 2024-1932: Extension of development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC to December 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six applications, including rezoning requests for parcels on Cane Mill Road, Dogwood Trail, Charlotte Highway, and Kershaw-Camden Highway, as well as a text amendment for small‑animal regulations and a road‑name suffix change. Commissioners will recommend actions to the County Council for later consideration. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a discussion of parking options for the regional park.

• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal provisions in the UDO (Jeffrey Monnig)
• TA-2024-1896: Add "LNDG" suffix to approved road names (Lancaster County Public Safety Communications)
• RZ-2024-1611: Rezone ~1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
• RZ-2024-1753: Rezone 0.72 acre at 2561 Kershaw‑Camden Highway from Neighborhood Business to General Business for an ABC store

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. Council members will receive updates on the county’s strategic plan, investment policies, the regional park, and a review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
• Review of Investment Policies
• Regional Park Update
• Review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance

The Committee of the Whole met for discussion only; no formal votes were taken. Council reviewed the strategic plan quarterly update, proposed investment policy changes, the Regional Park design and costs, and Chapter 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. Council requested cost breakdowns for park facilities, soil reports, and monthly investment reports, and asked to revisit the UDO chapter at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Requested monthly or quarterly investment reports from staff
• Requested cost breakdown for each Regional Park facility
• Requested soil reports for the Regional Park site
• Requested UDO Chapter 6 discussion be brought back to another meeting
• Expressed interest in removing Section 6.13.7 from UDO Chapter 6

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 36.14 acres near Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass for residential use. The body is also deciding on budget amendments, personnel policies, and a grant match from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• Public hearing for rezoning 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution 1283-R2024 regarding a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant match award
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 for a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project Aurora
• Rezoning of 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Hwy and 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Cir

Lancaster County Council approved a resolution to accept a federal EMS training grant requiring a $40,000 local match, and passed several ordinances including a rezoning, budget amendment, and building code updates. A proposed rezoning of 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential failed 0-6. Council also voted to reconsider a prior resolution, placing it on the September 23 agenda.

• Approved Resolution 1283-R2024 accepting HHS grant for EMS training (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 (Project Aurora) special source revenue credit (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 FY2024-2025 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1925 building code amendments, as amended (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1926 boards/commissions general provisions (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1927 amended personnel policies (6-0)
• Failed 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1928 rezoning 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass (0-6)
• Approved motion to reconsider Resolution 1265-R2024 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will review requests for residential and business land use changes and a property annexation into the town of Kershaw.

• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment regarding the keeping of small animals on residential lots
• RZ-2024-1611: Rezone 1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
• RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 0.72 acres at 2561 Kershaw-Camden Highway to General Business for alcohol sales
• Annexation of property at 588 Kershaw Country Club Road into the town of Kershaw

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on VAR-2024-1738, an application by Amanda Outen seeking a variance from UDO Section 5.2.7.B to move her mobile home to a new property on Red Maple Road. The board will also discuss updates to its Rules & Procedures and consider the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda and minutes will be addressed.

• VAR-2024-1738 – variance request by Amanda Outen to move a mobile home from 4100 Red Maple Road to TM# 0173-00-118.01 off Red Maple Road
• Review of Rules & Procedures (New Business)
• Consideration of proposed 2025 calendar (New Business)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on several rezoning ordinances, including a 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 to rezone 26.94 acres at 2491 Highway 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a vehicle services center at 9870 Harrisburg Road, speed‑limit changes on Niven Road and Regent Parkway, and approvals of various assessment rolls and grant matches. Additional items cover ARPA funding for non‑profits, a debt service millage levy in the Reid Pointe Special Tax District, and updates to the county budget and code.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 rezoning 26.94 acres at 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass to Medium Density Residential
• Public Hearing on Resolution 1265‑R2024 for a vehicle services major repair/body work center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
• Resolution 1268‑R2024 setting the speed limit on Niven Road to 25 mph
• Resolution 1276‑R2024 authorizing levy and collection of debt service millage in Reid Pointe Special Tax District
• Resolution 1281‑R2024 approving the grant match for the Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All program

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider several applications, including a rezoning of 36.14 acres along Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low‑Density Residential. Other items are a small‑animals text amendment, a road‑name change to Hurricane Lane, an illuminated‑sign amendment for the Town of Kershaw, and a group of Kershaw annexations. The meeting also includes setting the 2025 meeting calendar and other new business.

• RZ-2024-1388: Rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass to Low‑Density Residential
• TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal regulations on residential lots
• RNC-2024-1553: Rename private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane
• TA-2024-1505: Text amendment for illuminated signs in Kershaw UDO
• Kershaw annexations: remediation of approval process for 15 parcels

Lancaster County Council

At the August 14 meeting the Lancaster County Council will receive the ARPA Non‑Profit Advisory Committee’s recommendation to allocate $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to ten community non‑profits. The council will also review proposed general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions and consider updates to county personnel policies. Additional agenda items include a rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance infrastructure chapter, a discussion of a potential general‑obligation bond package, and pay adjustments for certain EMS and fire positions.

• Recommendation to allocate $100,000 of ARPA funds to ten local non‑profits
• Proposed addition of general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions
• Update and proposed changes to county personnel policies
• Overview of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion of a potential General Obligation bond package

General

The Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee will receive an informational update on the park. Staff will brief the council on the project and its financing through installment purchase revenue bonds. Council members are asked to provide feedback on the update. No formal action or vote is required.

• Regional Park Update – informational briefing only
• Funding to be provided via installment purchase revenue bonds

Lancaster County Council

The Council will discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and updating the county code to align with South Carolina Building Codes. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and a second reading of a revenue credit agreement for Project Aurora.

• Ordinance 2024-1924: Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance 2024-1920: Rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional District for county offices
• Ordinance 2024-1912: Rezoning 3.63 acres at Lodge Road from Low Density Residential to General Business
• Ordinance 2024-1918: Rezoning 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Highway to Rural Residential
• Resolution 1277-R2024: Approval of a grant match from the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land-use applications, including a commercial development plat and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding small animals and illuminated signs in Kershaw.

• Preliminary Plat for a multi-parcel commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway (SD-2023-1869)
• Request to rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential (RZ-2024-1388)
• Text Amendment to modify rules for keeping small animals on residential lots (TA-2024-1451)
• Request to rename a private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane (RNC-20241553)
• Review of 15 Kershaw annexations and a text amendment for illuminated signs (TA-2024-1505)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will receive an update on the Carolina Heelsplitter habitat protection ordinance and proposed changes to the program. The meeting will also include discussions on the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, sign code updates, state building code conflicts, nuisance abatement, and speed limit changes for Niven Road and Regent Parkway.

• Update on Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance and Procedures
• Review of Administrative and Definition Sections for Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite
• County Code Amendments to Correct Conflict with State Building Codes
• Discussion of Speed Limit Changes for Niven Road and Regent Parkway
• Nuisance Abatement Program Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property on High Point Drive for single-family homes and a preliminary plat for a commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway. The body will also decide on naming three shared private drives and elect officers for 2024/2025.

• RZ-2024-1081: Request to rezone 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Drive from Manufactured Housing to Medium Density Residential
• SD-2023-1869: Preliminary Plat for 2.0 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway for multi-parcel commercial development
• NRN-2024-1210: Naming a shared private drive for Griffin Cove
• NRN-2024-1251: Naming a shared private drive for Hailes Valley Way
• NRN-2024-1356: New road names for July Group Submittal

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading for a proposed 1% sales and use tax for transportation projects. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and economic development agreements for Project Aurora.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 to levy a 1% transportation sales tax subject to referendum
• Resolution 1266-R2024 to approve an opioid litigation settlement with The Kroger Co.
• Rezoning of 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning of 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional use for county offices
• Authorization of a Special Source Revenue Credit agreement for Project Aurora

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will elect officers for the 2024/2025 term and review April minutes. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a variance request from Toll Southeast LP Company. This involves buffer requirements on property facing Harrisburg Road.

• Election of 2024/2025 Board officers
• Public hearing for variance VAR-2018-0238 (Toll Southeast LP Co/ Sugar Creek)
• Variance request regarding buffer requirements on TM 0003-00-001.00 facing Harrisburg Road
• Approval of April 2, 2024 minutes

Lancaster County Council

The Council will hold a public hearing for the final approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget, which sets millage rates and fees. Members are also reviewing a proposed one percent transportation sales tax and several rezoning requests. Additionally, the Council will review recommendations for distributing $78,500 in State Accommodations Tax funds.

• Final approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget, including millage rates and fees
• Second reading of a proposed one percent transportation sales tax ordinance
• Rezoning 2.56 acres at Country Acres Dr and Reid Pointe Ave to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning 5.819 acres at 1743 Lynwood Drive to General Business for a daycare center
• Endorsement of $78,500 in State Accommodations Tax fund distributions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications, including a large-scale residential subdivision and commercial developments. The commission will also consider requests to rename roads and approve new road names. Recommendations on public items will be forwarded to the County Council for consideration.

• Rezoning 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane for a residential subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Barberville Commercial development (12.09 acres)
• Conditional use permit for McClure Collision Center on Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning 26.94 acres at 2941 Hwy 521 Bypass for residential use
• Renaming DHEC Road to Environmental Drive

Lancaster County Council

The Council will review updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and the Regional Park's October 2024 groundbreaking timeline. Members will also discuss the county's nuisance abatement process and the re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Update on Regional Park project features and timeline
• Review of $19,037,681.64 in ARPA funding status
• Discussion of the nuisance abatement process
• Review of the Unified Development Ordinance re-write

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold first readings for a proposed 1% transportation sales tax and several rezoning requests. The agenda also includes second and third readings for the FY 2024-2025 budget and various land use ordinances. Additionally, council will consider health insurance coverage for members under the PEBA program.

• Proposed 1% transportation sales tax subject to referendum
• FY 2024-2025 budget approval and millage rates
• Rezoning 1743 Lynwood Drive for a daycare center
• Rezoning 1540 Old Pardue Road from LDR to RR
• Budget amendment for the purchase of a bulldozer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications and development plans. These include requests for new residential subdivisions, commercial uses, and road name changes.

• Rezoning 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning 26.94 acres at 2941 Hwy 521 Bypass for a residential neighborhood
• Conditional use permit for a collision center at 9868 Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway for county offices
• Preliminary plat for commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mil Highway

Lancaster County Council

The Council is conducting a first reading of Ordinance 2024-1910 to approve the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The proposed $163,389,954 budget includes changes to millage rates and funding for new positions. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding security at the County Administration Building.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1910 for the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Proposed total millage rate increase from 109.50 to 124.00
• $1.64 million allocated for a 3% across-the-board employee pay increase
• Funding for 11 new positions, including roles in the Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue
• Executive session discussion regarding security devices for the County Administration Building

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will vote on the FY 2024-25 budget, which sets tax millage rates and spending for July through June. The meeting also includes public hearings and readings on zoning amendments that change how mineral manufacturing and amusement uses are regulated in industrial districts. Additionally, council members will review a second fee agreement amendment for Project Tree that extends special revenue credits and places property into a multi-county park. These items affect local tax rates, land use rules, and development incentives.

• FY 2024-25 budget approval and millage rate setting (Ordinance 2024-1910)
• Second fee agreement amendment for Project Tree extending special source revenue credits (Resolution 1261-R2024 / Ordinance 2024-1908)
• Public hearing and 3rd reading on changing nonmetallic mineral manufacturing from permitted with review to conditional use (Ordinance 2024-1893)
• Rezoning ~46.88 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road from Low Density Residential to Rural Residential (Ordinance 2024-1905)
• Budget amendment for the purchase of a bulldozer (Ordinance 2024-1907)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications on May 21, 2024. Proposals include a gas station at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd and medical offices on Lodge Road. The commission will also consider ordinance changes regarding mineral manufacturing and indoor amusements.

• Rezoning 14.62 acres at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd for a gas station
• Rezoning 3.63 acres on Lodge Road for medical offices and daycare
• Rezoning 5.80 acres on Lynwood Drive for a daycare facility
• Rezoning 2.56 acres at Reid Point and Country Acres Road for residential use
• Ordinance amendment to remove 'Amusements- Indoor' from the Use Table

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the County Administrator's recommended 2025 budget and the allocation of remaining ARPA funds from the county's $19 million total. The meeting also includes a review of a draft agreement for using non-county facilities for recreation programs.

• Review of draft Parks Partner Agreement template
• Discussion of remaining ARPA funds for Coroner's Office, Fire Rescue Storage, and Barnett Building projects
• Update on increased bids for the Coroner's Office expansion project
• Review of County Administrator's recommended 2025 budget

Lancaster County Council

The council will review an update on the county traffic calming program and consider several ordinances. Items include a first reading for a one percent transportation sales tax and a rezoning request for 1540 Old Pardue Road. The meeting also includes budget amendments and personnel policy updates.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 regarding a proposed one percent transportation sales tax
• Rezoning request for 1540 Old Pardue Road from Low Density Residential to Rural Residential
• Update on the Traffic Calming Program, noting costs of approximately $5,000 per study
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-1907 regarding a budget amendment to purchase a bulldozer
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 regarding nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

Lancaster County Council

The council is reviewing the County Administrator's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which covers 15 county funds totaling $160 million. The presentation includes property tax options ranging from no millage increase to an increase of up to 5 mills. Council members will provide feedback on these recommendations during the workshop.

• Property tax options ranging from no millage increase to a 5 mill increase
• Proposed capital improvement millage increase from 5.3 to 7.3 mills for Sheriff's vehicles
• Proposal for a new 9-mill Fire Capital Millage for fire stations and apparatus
• Various proposed fee changes for Planning/Zoning, Probate Court, and Park & Recreation

Planning Commission

The Commission will review 35 project requests for the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings for several rezoning applications and a preliminary subdivision plat.

• Review of 35 project requests totaling $21,469,086 in the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezoning Lodge Road from residential to general business for medical and daycare use
• Rezoning and land use amendment for a gas station at Charlotte Hwy and Steele Hill Rd
• Preliminary plat for a 91-lot subdivision off Vance Baker Road
• Amendment to remove 'Amusements- Indoor' from the Unified Development Ordinance

Lancaster County Council

The Council is holding a budget workshop to review FY2025 personnel costs and potential fire service funding. Discussions include salary and benefit adjustments as well as proposed millage concepts for countywide fire capital needs. The session also covers funding options for the Indian Land Fire District.

• Review of potential salary and benefit adjustments for the FY2025 budget
• Discussion of a countywide fire millage concept for stations and apparatus
• Evaluation of funding for Indian Land Fire District staffing and operations
• Review of $65 million in identified fire service capital needs over five years

Lancaster County Council

The Council will consider the final adoption of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also receive a progress update on the $34,730,000 Regional Park project and review a $155,000 budget transfer for road stone.

• Final adoption of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• $155,000 budget transfer within Road Maintenance to purchase stone
• Progress update on the $34,730,000 Regional Park development
• Ordinance to add property to the Edgewater II Improvement District
• Fee agreement transfer involving 793 Fort Mill Acquisition, LLC

Lancaster County Council

The council will review presentations from public safety, judicial services, and other departments to help formulate the FY25 budget. Discussions include fire millage, capital budgets, and impact fee expenditures. An update on the Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance is also scheduled.

• Departmental presentations for public safety, including Sheriff and EMS
• Discussion of Fire Millage
• Review of Impact Fees' Capital Improvement Plan and expenditures
• Discussion of Capital Budget
• Update on Carolina Heelsplitter Ordinance and procedures

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider several land use applications on April 16. These include preliminary plats for two major residential subdivisions and a rezoning request for agrotourism. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan.

• 343-lot subdivision proposal at Riverside Road (Riverchase 2)
• 91-lot subdivision proposal off Vance Baker Road (HTTF/Woodland Point)
• Rezoning of 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road for agrotourism
• Change of 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' to a Conditional Use
• Review of the FY 2021-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Lancaster County Council

The council is conducting a budget workshop to review the annual financial audit and departmental presentations. The meeting includes discussions on the operating budget and transportation funding recommendations from the County Transportation Committee.

• Review of FY 2023 annual audit findings
• Overview of General Fund revenue ($76.2M) and expenses ($66.8M)
• County Transportation Committee funding proposal recommendations
• Departmental presentations for public, general, and development services

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several rezoning requests, including a 124.2-acre residential project on Lynwood Drive. The agenda also includes public hearings for amending the FY 2023-2024 budget and a second reading of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning 124.2 acres at 2421 Lynwood Drive to Medium Density Residential
• 3rd Reading for rezoning 1348 N. Rocky River Road for a storage facility
• Public Hearing for amending the FY 2023-2024 Budget
• 2nd Reading of the Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption
• Rezoning 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission is reviewing several development applications, including large-scale residential subdivisions. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for agrotourism and a proposed change to mineral manufacturing regulations.

• Rezoning 46.883 acres at 1540 Old Pardue Road for agrotourism
• 91-lot residential subdivision proposal off Vance Baker Road
• 343-lot residential subdivision proposal on the west side of Riverside Road
• Naming a private road at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway
• Changing 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' to a Conditional Use

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a workshop session regarding the revision of Board Rules & Procedures. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting.

• Workshop on revising Board Rules & Procedures
• Approval of March 5, 2024 BZA minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning applications, including a 303-lot subdivision at Lynwood Drive and a project on South Potter Road. Additionally, the body will discuss updates to satellite parking regulations and mineral manufacturing use.

• Rezoning 124.2 acres at #2417 & #2421 Lynwood Drive for a 303-lot subdivision
• Rezoning 53.72 acres on South Potter Road for a single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business district
• Amending Unified Development Ordinance regulations for satellite parking
• Changing 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' from 'Permitted with Review' to a Conditional Use

Lancaster County Council

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the final draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and discussed development concurrency. Members voted unanimously to approve the plan with nine specific amendments, including changes to land use designations in Indian Land. The plan will move to County Council for a first reading and public hearing on March 25, 2024.

• Unanimous approval of nine amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Reclassification of 'Growth' areas in Indian Land to 'Neighborhood' designation
• Review of the first module of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion regarding conditions for Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Recognition of Public Works employees for response to recent rain events

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including a rezoning request for a K-12 school at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive. The meeting also includes first readings for budget amendments and new zoning requests. Additionally, council will discuss funding priorities for community development grants.

• Final vote on rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive to an Institutional District
• Resolution requesting 'No Through Trucks' signage on Zion Road
• Grant match approval for EMS SWAT Medic equipment
• First reading of ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
• Amendments to fee agreements involving RICO Industries and RV-Imagitas, LLC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications and text amendments. These include proposals for new residential subdivisions on Lynwood Drive and South Potter Road, as well as updates to parking and mineral manufacturing regulations.

• Rezoning of 124.2 acres at Lynwood Drive for a 303-lot residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 53.72 acres on South Potter Road for a single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 0.50 acres at 126 Dogwood Trail Lane to Neighborhood Business district
• Text amendment regarding Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture use
• Text amendment to refine regulations for satellite parking

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting focuses on procedural reviews and staff reports. The Board will conduct a training review of Rules & Procedures and receive updates on Land Law Seminar case precedents.

• Training review of Rules & Procedures
• Report on Land Law Seminar case precedent updates
• Approval of November 30, 2023 and February 6, 2024 minutes

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council is holding a public hearing for the annual Community Needs Assessment to prioritize CDBG funding. The body is also voting on several ordinances related to industrial fee agreements and zoning changes.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1877 to rezone 7.286 acres at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a K-12 private school
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1893 to change Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing from a Permitted with Review use to a Conditional Use
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1890 regarding a second amendment to the fee agreement for Project Pennant
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1891 regarding the Multi-County Park Agreement for Project Pennant
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1892 regarding an amended fee agreement with RV-Imagitas, LLC and Lancaster Real Estate Group, LLC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several preliminary plats for single-family subdivisions and a rezoning request for a storage facility. The body will also discuss a text amendment regarding mineral manufacture uses and the Comprehensive Plan 2040.

• RZ-2023-2125: Request to rezone 3.82 acres at 1348 N. Rocky River Road from Rural Business to General Business for a self-service storage facility
• SD-2023-1136: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land
• SD-2023-0325: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots on 34.14 acres at Pettus Road
• SD-2022-2205: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots on 38.02 acres at Fork Hill Road and Little Dude Avenue
• TA-2024-0162: Proposed change to make 'Non-metallic Mineral Manufacture' a Conditional Use

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The body will hear a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the new plan's final draft.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan 2040

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council is receiving updates on EMS Medicaid reimbursement and ambulance procurement costs. The body will also discuss findings from Phase II of a Solid Waste study regarding county convenience sites.

• Potential for nearly $700,000 in additional Medicaid payments via the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program
• Budget overrun of $108,592 for two FY23 ambulances ($54,296 per vehicle)
• Update on Solid Waste Study Phase II regarding Erwin Farm, Rich Hill, and Lynwood Drive convenience sites
• Recognition of IT staff for server and switch upgrades at 911 and Administration Building
• Discussion of EMS staffing vacancies and recruitment strategies

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will discuss a partnership with the Town of Kershaw to fund pool operations and improvements. The body is also reviewing several economic development fee agreements and a zoning request for a private school.

• Resolution 1255-R2024: Proposed $40,000 annual payment for 3 years ($120,000 total) for Stevens Park Pool
• Ordinance 2023-1887: Fee Agreement amendment for Project Cobalt to reduce employee requirement from 63 to 40
• Ordinance 2023-1877: Rezoning 7.286 acres at 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a K-12 private school
• Ordinance 2024-1890: Second Amendment to Fee in Lieu for Project Pennant
• Ordinance 2024-1893: UDO amendment to change Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing to a Conditional Use

Lancaster County Council

The Council is meeting for a retreat workshop to discuss several administrative and financial topics. The session includes updates on personnel policy, economic development, and bond capacity.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Re-Assessment Process
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Overview
• Personnel Policy Update
• Economic Development Assets and Opportunities
• Bond Capacity and Investment Update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two applications for variances to reduce required setbacks. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings in August and November 2023.

• VAR-2023-2067: Variance request by Dustin Floyd for a .79 acre parcel at 504 Oakhaven Drive to reduce setbacks
• VAR-2024-0047: Variance request by Paul Wallace for a .651 acre parcel at 2066 Mountain Laurel Road to reduce setbacks
• Approval of revised August 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 30, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several residential subdivision plats and a commercial rezoning request. The body will also review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.

• RZ-2023-2125: Request to rezone 3.82 acres at 1348 N. Rocky River Road to General Business for a self-service storage facility
• SD-2023-1136: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land
• SD-2022-2205: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots on 38.02 acres at Fork Hill Road and Little Dude Avenue in Kershaw
• SD-2023-0325: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots on 34.14 acres at Pettus Road northwest of Barberville Road
• NRN-2024-0155: Group submittal of road names for Preliminary Plats and Site Plans

Lancaster County Council

The Council is conducting a retreat workshop to review the 2023 recap and a strategic plan update. Members will discuss budget, workforce, and funding proposals for fire services and transportation.

• Budget overview presented by County Administrator Dennis Marstall
• Fire service funding discussion with Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn
• Transportation funding proposal from Public Works Director Jeff Catoe
• Review of Council Rules of Procedure and Committee Policy updates
• Presentation titled 'Lancaster County on the Move' by J. Milton Pope

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to define and regulate non-metallic mineral product manufacturing. The body will also consider a land use map amendment for a property on MacMillan Park Drive and review the FY 2023 annual financial audit.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 to add definitions and regulations for Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• 1st reading of Ordinance 2024-1888 to change 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Employment Center to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Audit presentation for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
• Appointment of Josephine Jebackumar to the Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board
• Hold on Ordinance 2023-1887 regarding a fee agreement amendment for Project Cobalt

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council, Planning Commission, and stakeholders are meeting for a workshop to discuss the Lancaster 2040 public review draft. The session focuses on key trends and supporting actions for the Southern Lancaster, Greater Lancaster, and Panhandle regions, as well as county-wide trends.

• Discussion of Southern Lancaster draft pages 73-83
• Discussion of Greater Lancaster draft pages 59-69
• Discussion of Panhandle draft pages 43-56
• Discussion of county-wide trends draft pages 19-39

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed multiple preliminary plat applications for residential subdivisions and a rezoning request. Several items were denied, including a school conversion proposal and two large residential developments, while others received conditional approval.

• Edgewater Phase 11: Preliminary plat for 104 single-family homes and 49 townhomes by True Homes LLC
• Asbury Site: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots by Landworks Design and Empire Communities
• Greybridge MacMillan: Rezoning request to convert an Employment Center to Neighborhood Mixed-Use for a K-12 school (Denied)
• The Sands, Kershaw: Preliminary plat for 74 single-family lots (Denied)
• Jasmine Hills: Preliminary plat for 75 single-family lots (Denied)

Lancaster County Council

The Council will consider a request from the Town of Kershaw for $40,000 annually over three years to fund expanded pool operations and capital costs at Stevens Park. Members will also receive updates on parks and recreation programs, stormwater erosion, and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption timeline.

• Proposed $40,000 annual commitment for three years ($120,000 total) for Kershaw Pool operations
• Review of 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption timeline with public meetings scheduled for January
• Informational update on stormwater runoff and erosion issues related to the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite
• Parks and Recreation Department programs and services overview (FY24 budget: $4,294,603)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 504 Oakhaven Drive. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings in August and November 2023.

• VAR-2023-2067: Variance request by Dustin Floyd for a .79 acre parcel at 504 Oakhaven Drive to reduce required setbacks

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council is meeting to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and sales tax collections. The body will also consider a fee agreement amendment for Project Cobalt and a fire commission appointment.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1879 to add definitions and regulations for Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1889 regarding Excess Capital Project Sales Tax Collections
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1887 to reduce Project Cobalt's employee requirement from 63 to 40 and SSRC from 58% to 40%
• Appointment of Lance Reynolds to the Indian Land Consolidated Fire Commission
• Hold on rezoning 1662 MacMillan Park Drive from Light Industrial to Institutional for a private school

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss preliminary plats for two residential developments. One project involves a multi-phase community with homes and townhomes, while the other is a proposed single-family subdivision in Indian Land.

• SD-2023-0161 Edgewater Phase 11: Preliminary plat for 104 detached single-family homes and 49 townhomes on 47.08 acres at Edgewater Parkway and Gateway Drive
• SD-2023-1136 Asbury Site: Preliminary plat for 78 single-family lots on approximately 90.7 acres at Asbury Lane in Indian Land