York County public meetings in 2021

County Council

The Council is considering a rezoning request for property on Coltharp Road and updates to the county zoning code regarding Lake Wylie. Additionally, the body will review several contract amendments, economic development agreements, and numerous vehicle and heavy equipment bids.

• Rezoning of 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI
• Ordinance to extend temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in Lake Wylie
• Contract amendment for Flint Hill Street Community Drainage Improvement: $246,950.00
• Purchase of 15 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs from Santee Ford: $550,395.00
• Purchase of a 40,000 lb Landfill Dozer from Blanchard Machinery: $416,124.58

The council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance allowing remote participation in meetings due to COVID-19, and approved first reading of a redistricting ordinance based on the 2020 Census. It also approved numerous contracts, including vehicle purchases and engineering services, and authorized settlements related to opioid litigation.

• Adopted emergency ordinance for remote meetings (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of redistricting ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI (unanimous)
• Approved third reading extending Lake Wylie development moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved $550,395 for 15 police interceptors (unanimous)
• Approved $787,950 utility reimbursement with Rock Hill (unanimous)
• Authorized opioid settlement with Janssen (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Project Walker and Project Sima fee-in-lieu agreements (unanimous; Project Sima ordinance 6-1)

Finance & Operations Committee

The Council reviewed proposed fee structures for Ebenezer and Allison Creek Parks and discussed the FY 2022/2023 budget. Members also received information on school concurrency planning and water/sewer rate increases from the City of Rock Hill.

• Proposed shift to year-round day-use fees and per-individual charging for Ebenezer and Allison Creek Parks
• Proposed fee increases for Ebenezer Park RV and tent camping
• FY 2022/2023 budget proposal including 5% merit raises for Sheriff's Department pool
• Millage rate changes: .2mil increase for rural fire and convenience center; .4mil decrease for debt service
• Reduction of Field Day Park gold sponsorship fee from $1,200 to $1,100

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended several appointments for full Council consideration, including Phillip Keenan to the Board of Assessment Appeals, Johnny Walker to York County Forever, Debi Cloninger to the Planning Commission, John Gregory to the Catawba Mental Health Board, and Ellen Goff to the Bethel Fire Tax District Board. Appointments to Keep York County Beautiful were deferred pending more applicant information. The committee also heard a financial report noting Sheriff's Office vacancies at 11.5% and a completed audit with no findings.

• Recommended Phillip Keenan for Board of Assessment Appeals (District 7)
• Recommended Johnny Walker's reappointment to York County Forever (District 5)
• Recommended Debi Cloninger's reappointment to Planning Commission
• Deferred Keep York County Beautiful appointments for more info
• Recommended John Gregory to Catawba Mental Health Board
• Recommended Ellen Goff to Bethel Fire Tax District Board

County Council Workshop

The Finance & Operations Committee met to recommend several board appointments for Council consideration. The committee also approved a specific fund allocation for the Town of Sharon and reviewed a January 2022 financial report.

• Allocation of $4,650.20 from District 3 discretionary funds to the Town of Sharon
• Recommendation to appoint Steven “Wayne” Helms to the Building Board of Appeals
• Recommendation to appoint Veronica Ouderkirk to the Bethel Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Park District Board
• Recommendation to appoint Laura Ullrich to the Catawba Regional Council of Governments
• Recommendation to reappoint Patricia Myers, Kelli Shannon, and Lee Green to the Board of Disabilities and Special Needs (Maxabilities)

The York County Council held a workshop to discuss redistricting. They selected option 3 from three proposed scenarios and made modifications to district lines during the meeting. The resulting draft is subject to further changes after the first reading of the ordinance on December 20th.

• Selected option 3 for redistricting scenario
• Made modifications to district lines during workshop
• Agreed on draft scenario subject to changes after first reading

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed six rezoning requests. The body approved four requests in Clover and Fort Mill, denied one request in Fort Mill, and deferred one request in York.

• Approved Rezoning 22-05: 7.96 acres at 1125 Green Pond Road, Clover, from ID to AGC
• Approved Rezoning 22-06: 80.5 acres at 2763 Kingsburry Road, Clover, from RUD to AGC
• Approved Rezoning 22-07: 1.69 acres at 2744 Meadow Road, Clover, from RUD to LI
• Denied Rezoning 22-08: 10.82 acres at 1876 Coltharp Road, Fort Mill, from AGC and RMX-10 to RMX-6
• Approved Rezoning 22-09: 2.0 acres at 3350 Terrys Road, Fort Mill, from UD to LI

The York County Planning Commission approved a motion to recommend the 'First Reading Draft' of the new Zoning and Subdivision Codes, with ten specific changes, to County Council. They also denied a rezoning request for a baseball training facility at 5001 W. Liberty Hill Road, York, voting 8-1. Two subdivision preliminary plats were approved unanimously, and a rezoning at 6166 Charlotte Highway, Clover, was approved with a condition.

• Approved preliminary plat for Hopes Corner subdivision, 35 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Edmunds Farm subdivision, 62 lots (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning 21-02 at 5001 W. Liberty Hill Road from RC-II to BD-I (8-1)
• Approved rezoning 21-23 at 6166 Charlotte Highway from RC-I to BD-III with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new Zoning and Subdivision Codes with 10 amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Planning Commission calendar (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The committee reviewed staff recommendations for updates to the Zoning and Land Development Codes. Members discussed standards for manufactured homes, beekeeping, and cryptocurrency mining.

• Proposed manufactured home standards in RSF-30: minimum roof pitch of 3/12, eave projection of 2 inches, and minimum width of 14 feet
• Proposed beekeeping limits of 3 hives per lot with on-site water requirements
• Proposed distinction between indoor and outdoor cryptocurrency mining operations
• Discussion on removing USB as an open space requirements boundary for Low Density Development
• Research requested for code modifications regarding tattoo businesses, electronic billboards, and licensed landscape architects

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variance requests and one public service use for a 250-foot tower, deferred one case, and approved the 2022 calendar. The board also amended the conditions of a previously approved variance for a substation at 2445 Hwy 557.

• Approved variance for zero road frontage at 4211 Madonna Dr (4-0)
• Approved setback variance at 3198 Pantry Dr (3-1)
• Approved 250-foot tower at 2271 Burkette Rd (4-0)
• Deferred tower request at 470 N. Paraham Rd to Jan 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved lot width variances at 1680 Oakridge Meadows Ct (4-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar (4-0)
• Amended conditions for variance at 2445 Hwy 557 (unanimous)

County Council

York County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District. The body is also reviewing several contracts, a rezoning request in Fort Mill, and updates to the York-Chester Industrial Park agreement.

• Public hearing for rezoning 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI
• Purchase of an Intercept Body Scanner for York County Prison for $164,000
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV for $40,771
• Subscription renewal for Bullseye Engagement talent development portal for $40,590
• Proposed FY 2022 funding of $42,250 based on Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee recommendation

The York County Council unanimously approved the first reading of a rezoning request for 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road, Fort Mill, changing the zoning from AGC to LI. The council also unanimously approved a second reading to extend the temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District. Additionally, the council approved the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee's FY 2022 funding recommendation of $42,250, with an amendment to allocate $5,000 to the NAACP MLK Parade. All other consent agenda items and new business items were approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of rezoning Case #21-20 for 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI (unanimous).
• Approved second reading to extend the temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District (unanimous).
• Approved FY 2022 Accommodations Tax funding totaling $42,250, with an amendment to allocate $5,000 to the NAACP MLK Parade (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, Hinson Lane quit claim deed, board appointments, 2022 meeting dates, and various contracts (unanimous).
• Approved purchase of a 2021 Ford Police Interceptor for the Sheriff's Office for $40,771 (unanimous).
• Approved contract for acquisition of five acres for the Bethel-Lake Wylie Park District (unanimous).
• Ratified one-year contract renewals for temporary staffing services with Marathon Staffing and Spur Staffing (unanimous).
• Approved substitution of funding for an Intercept Body Scanner for the York County Prison for $164,000 (unanimous).

Economic Development Committee

York County Council approved several high-cost infrastructure and public safety upgrades funded by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The body also decided on park fee changes and a specific property rezoning in Clover.

• Approved $16,367,685.00 for Highway 274 Sanitary Forcemain Replacement via Sanders Utility Construction Co. Inc.
• Approved $3,396,359.17 for 800 Mhz radios from Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Approved $626,491.18 for 9-1-1 telephone system equipment from Motorola Solutions Incorporated and Intrado.
• Approved usage fees for Allison Creek Park and rate increases for Ebenezer Park and RV/tent camping.
• Approved rezoning of 1.1 +/- acres at 444 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover from AGC to RUD.

The York County Planning and Economic Development Committee met on December 6, 2021, and took two main actions. It voted to refer the pool barrier (150.12) and post facto permit fee (150.19) provisions of the Chapter 150 Building Code Ordinance to the Zoning Committee. It also voted to add the Catawba Indian Nation and an Agritourism Member as ex officio members to the Economic Development Board, and discussed reducing the board from 18 to 13 members.

• Referred pool barrier (150.12) and post facto permit fee (150.19) to the Zoning Committee (motion carried).
• Added Catawba Indian Nation and an Agritourism Member as ex officio members to the Economic Development Board (motion carried).
• Discussed amending the Economic Development Board ordinance to reduce membership from 18 to 13 (no formal action).
• Suggested Department of Commerce meet with Council at a future workshop (no formal action).
• Showed interest in attending existing business site tours after January 2022 (no formal action).
• Entered executive session to discuss Economic Development Project Update (motion carried).
• Adjourned (motion carried).

County Council

York County Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure and public safety contracts. The body is also considering a zoning ordinance to extend a temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District.

• State Utility Contractors, Inc Amendment #1 for Steele Creek Force Main Replacement totaling $24,781,014.00 plus 5% contingency
• Motorola Solutions Inc. contract for Moss Justice Center Guyed Radio Tower replacement for $1,208,567.22
• Proposed ordinance to extend the temporary prohibition of apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District
• Sole source purchase of body worn cameras from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $101,516.00
• Grant application of $50,000 from the South Carolina Coordinating Council to support 'Project Walker'

The York County Council approved a $24.78 million amendment for the Steele Creek Force Main replacement, along with several other contracts and purchases. It also approved first reading of an ordinance to extend the temporary ban on new apartments, condos, and townhomes in the Lake Wylie overlay district. A resolution committing the county to a fee agreement with a company code-named 'Project Walker' passed 4-2, with Council members Love and Cox voting no.

• Approved $24,781,014 amendment for Steele Creek Force Main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading to extend Lake Wylie temporary development ban (unanimous)
• Approved $1,208,567 radio tower replacement using COVID relief funds (unanimous)
• Approved $101,516 purchase of body-worn cameras from Axon (unanimous)
• Approved $84,262.50 for stab vests for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $106,234.98 for two Lifepak15 cardiac monitors (unanimous)
• Approved 'Project Walker' fee agreement resolution (4-2)
• Approved $50,000 grant application for Project Walker (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing applications for service on several county boards and advisory committees. The meeting also includes a finance update.

• Board of Assessment Appeals: reappointment of Janice Carlisle
• York County Forever: appointment of Ron Parks
• Catawba Regional Council of Governments: appointment of Stacey Moore
• Riverview Fire Tax District: reappointment of Nicholas Ober and appointment of Justin Laroche or Scott Bennett
• Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Committee: reappointment of Robert Sweet or appointment of Cynthia Spragg or Stephen Churchill

The Finance & Operations Committee voted to recommend six appointments for full Council consideration, including reappointments to the Board of Assessment Appeals, Riverview Fire Tax District Board, and Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Committee, plus new appointments to York County Forever and the Catawba Regional Council of Governments. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also heard a financial report noting Sheriff's Office vacancies at 9.4% and general fund vacancies at 6.2% as of August 2021.

• Recommended Janice Carlisle's reappointment to Board of Assessment Appeals (District 1)
• Recommended Ron Parks' appointment to York County Forever (District 6)
• Recommended Stacey Moore's appointment to Catawba Regional Council of Governments
• Recommended Nicholas Ober's reappointment to Riverview Fire Tax District Board
• Recommended Justin Laroche's appointment to Riverview Fire Tax District Board
• Recommended Robert Sweet's reappointment to Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Committee
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The York County Council met to approve several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and community projects. The body also decided on three rezoning requests and a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for Nucycle, LLC.

• Approved $1,392,379 School Resource Officer Program Grant, $378,627 Police Traffic Services Grant, and $187,057 DUI Enforcement Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $150,000 Lowe's Hometown's Grant and $223,000 allocation to Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Approved rezoning of 3.5 acres at W. Highway 160, Fort Mill from OI to GC
• Approved rezoning of 1.0 acre at 4211 Madonna Drive, Rock Hill from AGC to RUD
• Approved rezoning of 7.46 acres at 5062 Matthews Simril Road, Rock Hill from ID to RUD

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved several variances and a public service use for a substation, with conditions, and deferred one road frontage variance request. The board also modified a previous tree removal condition and selected representatives for an appeal.

• Approved variance for Stephanie Montuori at 228 Coyote Lane (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Eric Scott Moore at 250 Hambright Rd. (5-2)
• Approved modified tree removal condition for Suzanne Pinter at 5554 Riverfront Rd. (4-3)
• Approved removal of three grand trees in storm drainage easement (unanimous)
• Approved public service use and variance for substation at 2444 Hwy 557 (unanimous, with abstention)
• Approved amended substation buffer condition (5-1, with abstention)
• Approved variance for Darby Rental, LLC at W. Main St. properties (unanimous, with recusal)
• Deferred variance request for Ronald E. Kelley Jr. at 1009 Pinecrest Dr. (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding opioid litigation.

• Executive session for legal advice on opioid litigation

The York County Council held a special called meeting and voted unanimously to continue participating in negotiations regarding opioid litigation, as discussed in executive session. The motion was adopted with six votes in favor and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted motion to continue opioid litigation negotiations (6-0, Roddey absent)

County Council Workshop

The Transportation Committee decided on funding allocations for various districts and memorial signage. Council members approved specific C-Fund amounts for seven districts and two street naming projects.

• Approved $500.00 C-Fund allocation for 'John Henry Hardin Intersection' signs at Ross Cannon Street and East Madison Street
• Approved $500.00 C-Fund allocation for 'Brother David Boone Memorial Road' signs on Crawford Road
• Approved FY 21/22 C-Fund selections: District One $1,000,000.00, District Two $835,000.00, District Three $976,654.00, District Four $794,420.00, District Five $978,000.00, District Six $950,000.00, and District Seven $750,000.00

The York County Council held a workshop to review the draft Recode project, a complete rewrite of the county's zoning and land development codes. Consultants from White and Smith Planning and Law presented proposed changes across four modules, and council members gave preliminary feedback. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the final draft is scheduled for first reading on December 6, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop
• Reviewed proposed new zoning districts (PR, RMX-6, OA, RC, RI, BT, MU)
• Discussed consolidation of AGC+AGC-I and RUD+RUD-I districts
• Reviewed revised bufferyard, parking, and sign regulations
• Noted expanded riparian buffer requirements
• Scheduled first reading of Recode for December 6, 2021

Planning Commission

The York County Council held a strategic planning session to review 2021 accomplishments and set 2022 management goals. The body discussed the allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and reviewed a 10-year capital project plan.

• Allocation of $54 million in recovery funds, including $25.4 million for water and sewer infrastructure
• 10-year capital plan items including a $52.5 million Catawba Bend Preserve and $25.8 million for Sheriff's capital needs
• Proposed $8 million new Animal Control building and $3 million new Coroner building
• Discussion on increasing fees for Ebenezer Park and establishing fees for Allison Creek Park
• Proposed 2022 initiatives including growth management, affordable housing, and Dave Lyle Boulevard extension

The York County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the 81.78-acre Stonecrest Meadows subdivision with 51 single-family lots, and recommended approval of a rezoning for a 9.92-acre parcel at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI, with a request for County Council to consider conditions on buffers and light pollution. The commission also unanimously recommended extending the temporary prohibition on new development in the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District to March 1, 2022.

• Approved preliminary plat for Stonecrest Meadows subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 21-20 at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI (6-2)
• Recommended extending Lake Wylie overlay moratorium to March 1, 2022 (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will discuss updating the 2021 operating and capital budgets to increase appropriations for the Riverview and Bethel Rural Fire Districts. The body is also considering several rezoning requests and updates to building and nuisance ordinances. Additionally, the council will review various equipment purchases and service contracts.

• Third reading of rezonings for 1024-1054 Gold Hill Road, 3168 Hands Mill Highway, and Branham Road
• Proposed purchase of 125 AED devices for $731,080.85 and 12 Lucas Chest Compression Devices for $349,993.76
• Contract amendment for STV Inc. totaling $463,375.12 for US 21/SC 51 project
• Three-year HVAC Controls contract for Government Center and Family Court for $104,222.00
• Public hearing for rezoning 20 +/- acres at W. Highway 160 at Lighthouse Ave

The York County Council approved several rezoning requests, including cases 21-16, 21-17, and 21-18, and approved the purchase of AED devices, chest compression devices, and radios for emergency services. The council also deferred action on a building code ordinance and a FILOT agreement for 'Project Donald'. A public hearing was held for rezoning case 21-15, but no action was taken.

• Approved rezoning 21-16 from RD-I to BD-III (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-17 from RUD-I to BD-I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-18 from UD to RC-I (unanimous)
• Approved $731,080.85 purchase of 125 Lifepak AED devices (unanimous)
• Approved $349,993.76 purchase of 12 Lucas Chest Compression Devices (unanimous)
• Approved $74,996.36 purchase of 21 portable radios for prison (unanimous)
• Deferred Chapter 150 building code ordinance (unanimous)
• Deferred FILOT agreement for Project Donald (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Planning Commission decided on multiple residential subdivision requests and land rezoning applications. The body also approved road name changes associated with the Meriway Pointe subdivision.

• Approved road name changes for the Meriway Pointe residential subdivision
• Approved King Road subdivision (6 single-family lots on 10.48 acres)
• Approved The Gables @ Handsmill subdivision (19 single-family lots on 50.82 acres)
• Approved rezoning of 4.901 acres at 3251 West Highway 160 from RUD to NC
• Approved rezoning of 1.1 acres at 444 Maynard Grayson Road from AGC to RUD

The York County Transportation Committee unanimously approved a $2.9 million C-fund allocation toward the local match for interchanges approved on the county's State Infrastructure Bank application. The committee also approved a $200,000 allocation to the Economic Development Unallocated Fund Account and the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 C-Fund District Allocations of $725,000 per district plus $300,000 for SCDOT CE&I expenses. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Robert Winkler absent.

• Approved $2.9M C-fund allocation for interchange local match (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 C-fund allocation to Economic Development Unallocated Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/22 C-Fund District Allocations: $725,000 per district + $300,000 for SCDOT CE&I (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed two variance requests regarding county zoning and development standards. The board approved one request for a wireless pole height increase and denied another request for a front yard setback reduction.

• Approved variance for small cell tower at 5126 St James Church Rd to reach 76 feet (exceeding 50-foot maximum)
• Denied variance for front yard setback requirement by 20.5 feet at 456 Old Pinckey Rd

The York County Planning and Economic Development Committee deferred the first reading of amendments to the Chapter 150 Building Code Ordinance, which would adopt current codes, add pool barriers, and implement a post facto permit fee, to allow for more discussion. The committee also received updates on economic development activities and the strategic plan, including a request to incentivize small businesses and ensure workforce readiness programs.

• Deferred 1st reading of Chapter 150 Building Code amendments (unanimous)
• Received economic development update: 16 new opportunities YTD, 3 project visits
• Requested staff develop small business incentives
• Requested workforce readiness program coordination

County Council

The Council is meeting to review the redistricting and plan adoption process with the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office. Members will consider approving the criteria for redistricting and the hiring of legal counsel for the process. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding non-profit EMS provider contracts.

• Resolution approving criteria for redistricting York County Council Districts
• Proposed retention of Joseph Oppermann of Oppermann Law Firm, LLC for redistricting assistance
• Second reading of an ordinance modifying staffing requirements for non-profit EMS providers in the 9-1-1 dispatch system
• Public comment opportunity regarding the redistricting process

The York County Council held a special called meeting to receive the 2020 Redistricting Benchmark Report from the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, which showed a 24.78% population increase and significant district deviations. Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the redistricting criteria and retained Joseph Oppermann of Oppermann Law Firm, LLC to assist in the process. They also gave second reading to an ordinance modifying EMS provider contract terms, which was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution adopting redistricting criteria (unanimous)
• Approved retaining Joseph Oppermann, Oppermann Law Firm, LLC for redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance modifying non-profit EMS provider contract terms (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Health and Environmental Protection Committee received updates on the development of the Catawba Bend Preserve. The body also discussed the potential reinstatement of the York County Agritourism and Education Working Group.

• Catawba Bend Preserve Phase I updates including natural trails, restroom facility, and 5k cross country course
• Demolition of 4 structures and hazardous materials abatement at Catawba Bend Preserve
• Proposal to reinstate York County Agritourism and Education Working Group using remaining $25,000 from 2017
• Live Healthy York County Data Walk event scheduled for March 25 at 386 East Black Street

The York County Planning Commission reviewed a proposal to repeal and replace Chapters 154 and 155 of the County Code, adopt a new zoning map, and approve a new Land Development Manual. After discussion, the commission voted unanimously to defer the item to the December 13 regular meeting. No final decision was made on the proposal.

• Deferred vote on zoning code overhaul to Dec. 13 (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended three individuals for appointment to county boards and bureaus. The committee also authorized a specific fund distribution for rural transportation assistance.

• Recommendation of Elizabeth Bowers to Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
• Recommendation of Thomas “Bud” Smith to Zoning Board of Appeals (District 6)
• Recommendation of Dean Faile to the Catawba Regional Council of Governments
• Authorization of $3023.00 from York County Discretionary Spending Fund to Tender Hearts Ministries for Bicycle Transportation in Rural York County

The York County Transportation Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 20/21 C-Fund District Allocations of $400,000 per district, and the FY 20/21 C-Fund Selections with specific amounts per district. Both items were approved without opposition, and the meeting adjourned at 6:02 pm.

• Approved FY 20/21 C-Fund District Allocations of $400,000 per district (unanimous)
• Approved FY 20/21 C-Fund Selections: District One $300,000, District Two $198,000, District Three $300,000, District Four $300,000, District Five $300,000, District Six $300,000, District Seven $400,000 (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the enlargement of the York-Chester Industrial Park. The body is also deciding on three separate rezoning requests and reviewing several service contracts and budget amendments.

• Rezoning requests for 1024-1054 Gold Hill Road, 3168 Hands Mill Highway, and Branham Road
• Contract for eProcurement software from Integratise Inc. for $39,500.00
• Mowing services at Riverbend Park from Premier Lawns LLC for $75,548.00
• SC 160 East Widening Design contract amendment for $61,765.49
• 800MHz radio network system enhancements from Motorola Solutions for up to $51,800.00

The council approved a motion to keep the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau under the county umbrella by amending the ordinance to give municipalities that contribute funds a seat on the board. The motion, which originally included funding provisions, was amended to remove the funding portion before the vote. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts and rezoning requests, and failed to approve the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee's FY 2022 funding recommendation.

• Approved motion to keep CVB under county umbrella (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including airport standards, EMS ordinance, surplus declarations, software purchase, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1024-1054 Gold Hill Road from RD-I to BD-III (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3168 Hands Mill Highway from RUD-I to BD-I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at Branham Road from UD to RC-I (unanimous)
• Failed to approve Accommodations Tax Committee FY 2022 funding of $42,250 (2-5)
• Approved Motorola radio network enhancement up to $51,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Bethel Rural Fire Tax District expenditure of $9,188.62 (6-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Council discussed a zoning recode project, reviewing 10 Planning Commission and 5 management recommendations. Council also reviewed proposed redistricting lines and agreed to move the map forward for a second reading on January 18.

• Proposed prohibition of townhomes in the RMX-20 district
• Proposed re-establishment of 'Liquor Sales' as a distinct use in GC and NC districts
• Proposed requirement for infrastructure to minimize alteration of site topography
• Proposed return of preliminary plat approval authority to the Planning Commission
• Review of proposed York County redistricting map

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request to encroach eight feet into a required 25-foot rear yard setback at 18 Old Fox Trail, Clover, by a 5-2 vote. The board approved a parking variance for properties at 3399 and 3409 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, reducing required parking from one space per patient bed to 0.7, by a 6-0 vote with one recusal. The board also accepted the August 12, 2021 minutes unanimously and voted to have Al Quarles represent the board in an appeal of case 21-17, with Tony Smith as backup.

• Denied rear yard setback variance at 18 Old Fox Trail (5-2)
• Approved parking variance at 3399/3409 Pleasant Road (6-0, one recused)
• Accepted August 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Al Quarles to represent board in appeal of case 21-17, Tony Smith as backup

Planning Commission

Council approved a third reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the county's subdivision and zoning codes. The body also adopted several amendments regarding event venues, RV usage, and communication tower setbacks.

• Approved rezoning of 2321 Chester Highway (9.639 acres) and 1555 Faires Road (1.0 acre) from AGC to RUD
• Authorized $2,266,884.30 for US 21/SC 51 Pennies 3 and US 21 Pennies 4 Mitigation Credits
• Approved $254,236.00 plus 10% contingency for Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway engineering plans
• Awarded $335,060.00 to Friendship Ford for five new 2022 model trucks
• Approved $120,000.00 contract renewal with Powerhouse Recycling Inc. for electronic recyclables

The York County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request by Lennar Carolinas for two parcels totaling about 20 acres on Highway 160 West in Fort Mill, citing concerns about traffic access and school overcrowding. The commission also approved preliminary plats for Heartland Acres, Royal Pines, and a fifth extension for Meriway Pointe, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied rezoning 21-15 for Lennar Carolinas on Highway 160 West (unanimous)
• Approved Heartland Acres preliminary plat with condition (unanimous)
• Approved Royal Pines preliminary plat with condition (unanimous)
• Approved fifth preliminary plat extension for Meriway Pointe (unanimous)

County Council

York County Council is meeting to discuss park master plans, veterans cemetery support, and several rezoning requests. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed issuance of up to $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District
• Design services contract for Neely Road (Pennies 4 Project) for $1,306,362.53
• Maintenance renewal with Central Square Technologies for $239,837.36
• Animal Shelter kennel door replacement contract awarded to S.D. Clifton Construction for $162,586.00
• HVAC controls service agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. for $158,101.00

The York County Council approved the Riverbend Park Master Plan by a 6-1 vote, authorizing implementation of Phase 1 to transform 1,900 acres along the Catawba River into a nature-based park. The council also approved a resolution supporting a state-funded veterans cemetery in York County, and directed staff to explore option 2 for the future of the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. All other agenda items, including rezoning actions, contracts, and board appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Riverbend Park Master Plan (6-1)
• Approved resolution supporting state-funded veterans cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1955 Luckadoo Road from RD-I to ID (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at Highway 321, Clover from UD to RUD-I (unanimous)
• Approved $162,586 kennel door replacement bid to S.D. Clifton Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $239,837.36 maintenance renewal with Central Square Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $1,306,362.53 design contract for Neely Road project (unanimous)
• Approved $10M general obligation bonds for Bethel-Lake Wylie land acquisition (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The York County Council met to approve various legislative items including a rezoning for 6166 Charlotte Highway and an ordinance amendment regarding committee roles. The body also authorized several contracts, equipment purchases, and the rescinding of previous award decisions.

• Rezoning of 6166 Charlotte Highway from RC-I to BD-III
• Agreement for professional services for New Heritage Phase 2 Gravity Sewer Line ($60,000.00)
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford Transit Connect van ($40,065.00)
• Procurement of DNA equipment for the Sheriff's Office ($98,839.00)
• Rescinding of several vehicle and equipment awards including a boom lift and multiple SUVs

The Finance & Operations Committee voted to recommend Jeffrey Blair to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Bryant Cook and Heather Savikas to the Employee Grievance Committee, and Beth White to the Stormwater Appeals Board. The committee also heard a financial report noting Sheriff's Office vacancies and changes to millage rates for Clover and Fort Mill. A discussion on the Convention and Visitor's Bureau ordinance ended without consensus, and the item will go to the full Council.

• Recommended Jeffrey Blair for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (District 5).
• Recommended Bryant Cook for reappointment to the Employee Grievance Committee.
• Recommended Heather Savikas for appointment to the Employee Grievance Committee.
• Recommended Beth White for reappointment to the Stormwater Appeals Board.
• Adjourned the meeting.

County Council

The Council will consider a $10,000,000 bond for land acquisition in the Bethel-Lake Wylie district. Other items include multiple rezoning cases, recreation funding, and a storm water equipment contract.

• $10,000,000 bond issuance for Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District
• $1,405,800.00 in FY 2022 Recreation Funding
• $158,894.74 contract award to Aquip, LLC for a storm water camera crawler system
• Rezoning of 13.71 acres at 1596 Oak Park Road, Rock Hill
• Rezoning of 3.67 acres at 1883-1993 Corwin Drive and 1644-1692 Oak Ridge Meadows Ct., Rock Hill

The York County Council unanimously approved the rezoning of YMCA property for Lake Pointe Academy, subject to conditions including traffic calming measures and a Tier 2 traffic study if enrollment exceeds 250 students. The council also approved a $10 million bond for greenspace and conservation in the Bethel-Lake Wylie district, and authorized condemnation for a road project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning for Lake Pointe Academy (Case 21-12) with traffic conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $10M general obligation bonds for Bethel-Lake Wylie greenspace (unanimous)
• Approved storm water camera crawler system bid to Aquip, LLC for $158,894.74 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Recreation Funding of $1,405,800 (unanimous)
• Approved conservation easement for Project Llama with Nation Ford Land Trust (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting 'No Thru Truck Route' on Fewell Road (unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation for Project No. 11149-004, Tract 113 (US 21/SC 51) (unanimous)
• Approved signage on York County Law Building (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Committee received an update on the Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless regarding multi-jurisdictional efforts to address local homelessness. Additionally, the Committee voted to recommend an ordinance to amend the County Code regarding committee roles and legislative processes.

• Update on Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless sub-committees: Research, Resources, and Regulation
• Proposed meeting with North Cherry Road business owners on February 16th at 2:00pm
• Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 30, Sections 30.07 and 30.11 regarding committee roles and legislative processes
• Renaming of the Planning and Economic Development Committee to the Economic Development Committee
• Renaming of the Zoning Committee to the Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works Committee agreed with management's recommendation to convey 4,468 linear feet of water piping, four fire hydrants, a master meter assembly, and a pressure-sustaining valve to the City of Rock Hill for operations and maintenance. The committee also discussed recycling center costs for large/bulky items, noting over $500,000 in annual costs, but took no formal action on that topic.

• Agreed to convey water line infrastructure to City of Rock Hill (unanimous)
• Discussed recycling center large/bulky item costs, no action taken

County Council Workshop

The Finance & Operations Committee met to recommend appointments to county boards. The committee also received a monthly financial report for October 2021 and an update on the financial audit.

• Recommended appointment of Tabatha Jefferies to Keep York County Beautiful (At Large)
• Recommended appointment of Kristin Kelly to Keep York County Beautiful (At Large)
• Recommended reappointment of Anne Violanti to the Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Park District Board
• Report of 9.9% vacancies in the Sheriff’s Office as of October 2021
• Report of 7.4% vacancies in general fund departments as of October 2021

The York County Council held a workshop to review the mid-year status of its strategic goals and a revised Economic Development Strategic Plan. County Manager David Hudspeth said most goals are complete or in progress. David Swenson presented the revised plan, which includes actions on infrastructure, marketing, and workforce development. Council took the information under advisement and will follow up with staff; no formal decisions were made.

• Reviewed mid-year progress on Council's strategic goals; no action taken.
• Reviewed revised Economic Development Strategic Plan; no action taken.
• Took revised plan under advisement for follow-up with staff.
• Adjourned meeting by motion.

County Council

The York County Council will meet to receive legal advice regarding Fort Mill School District impact fees. This discussion is scheduled to follow an executive session.

• Receipt of legal advice regarding Fort Mill School District impact fees

The York County Council held a special called meeting and immediately entered executive session to discuss receipt of legal advice regarding Fort Mill School District impact fees. No matters were considered following the executive session, and the meeting adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on Fort Mill School District impact fees carried
• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission elected its 2022 officers and approved two rezoning requests for parcels in York and Rock Hill. The body also accepted the 2021 Annual Report and the Rezoning Tracking Sheet.

• Rezoning 21-24: 9.639 acre parcel at 2321 Chester Highway, York, from AGC to RUD
• Rezoning 21-25: one acre of a 6.69 acre parcel at 1555 Faires Road, Rock Hill, from AGC to RUD
• Election of Jamie Henrickson as Chairperson
• Election of Kate Kraxberger as Vice Chair

The York County Planning Commission approved the Haverhill subdivision preliminary plat with a modified condition, approved two new roads for the Kettlesong/York Preparatory Academy development, and approved three rezoning requests (21-16, 21-17, 21-18). All votes were recorded with specific tallies, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Haverhill preliminary plat (16 lots) with trail condition only, removing buffering requirement (unanimous)
• Approved two new roads for Kettlesong/York Prep Academy (5-3)
• Approved rezoning 21-16 on Gold Hill Road from RD-I to BD-III (5-3)
• Approved rezoning 21-17 on Hands Mill Highway from RUD to BD-I with 3 conditions (7-1)
• Approved rezoning 21-18 on Branham Road from UD to RC-I (unanimous)
• Approved August 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session for legal counsel; no action taken

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss various rezoning requests, road improvement agreements, and the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District. The body will also consider an emergency ordinance regarding remote meeting participation due to COVID-19.

• Proposed issuance of up to $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds for greenspace and conservation
• Financial Participation Agreement of $3,576,371.98 for Carowinds Blvd./Pleasant Road intersection improvements
• Engineering contract with Labella Associates, PC for $1,019,000 plus 10% contingency for Crowders Creek Pump Station and Force Main Replacement
• Purchase of an Intercept Body Scanner for York County Prison for $164,000.00
• Maintenance and warranty agreement with Elections Systems & Software, Inc. for $110,252.80

The York County Council unanimously approved the second reading of the Lake Pointe Academy rezoning (Case 21-12) to RC-I, despite public requests for a Tier 2 traffic study. The council also approved an emergency ordinance establishing remote meeting procedures due to COVID-19, and authorized a $10 million bond for the Bethel-Lake Wylie land preservation district. All other agenda items, including multiple rezoning actions, contracts, and appointments, were approved unanimously, with one exception: the board appointments motion passed 5-2, excluding the Bethel Fire Tax Board recommendation.

• Approved second reading of rezoning for Lake Pointe Academy (Case 21-12) to RC-I, unanimously.
• Approved emergency ordinance for remote council meetings due to COVID-19, unanimously.
• Approved first reading of $10 million general obligation bond for Bethel-Lake Wylie land preservation, unanimously.
• Approved third reading of Catawba Indian Reservation expansion, unanimously.
• Approved $3.58 million agreement with SCDOT for Carowinds Blvd./Pleasant Road intersection improvements, unanimously.
• Approved $1.02 million engineering contract for Crowders Creek Pump Station design, unanimously.
• Approved board appointments 5-2, deferring Bethel Fire Tax Board recommendation to October.
• Authorized mediated settlement and condemnation for US 21/SC 51 project, unanimously.

Justice & Public Safety Committee

The Zoning Board of Appeals elected its Chair and Vice Chair and heard three land-use requests. The board approved a communication tower and denied a residential setback variance.

• Approved a 165-foot stealth monopole and variance to camouflage design at 470 N. Paraham Rd.
• Denied a 10.1-foot front setback variance for a garage at 433 Swift Creek Cove.
• Elected Jeff Hunter as Chairman and Derrick Williams as Vice-Chair.
• Langham Branch Quarry withdrew a Special Exception request for an aggregate quarry at 1912 Benfield Road.

The Justice & Public Safety Committee discussed Oakdale Fire Department's request for a new fire station due to the Highway 72 widening project. No formal decision was made, but the committee agreed to explore a bond referendum for the November 2022 election. Staff will continue working with Oakdale to determine feasibility.

• Discussed Oakdale fire station request, no action taken
• Agreed to explore bond referendum for November 2022 election
• Staff to continue working with Oakdale on bond referendum feasibility

Finance & Operations Committee

The committee received an update on economic development activities, including new opportunities and project visits. Members requested more specific information for each project. The committee entered an executive session to discuss project updates.

• Report of 8 new opportunities, 4 new leads, and 2 project visits in December 2021
• Year-to-date report of 28 new opportunities and 5 project visits

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended 9 appointments to fire tax district and library boards for full Council consideration, all carried unanimously. The committee also discussed three options for the York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, with the CVB endorsing becoming a department of the City of Rock Hill, and heard a financial report noting Sheriff's Office vacancies.

• Recommended Kyle Eller to Bethel Fire Tax District Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Jule Rogers to Bethesda Fire Tax District Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Marlo Dykes to Bethesda Fire Tax District Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Anne Witte to York County Library Board District 3 (unanimous)
• Recommended April Hershey to York County Library Board District 7 (unanimous)
• Recommended Chelsea Padgett to York County Library Board At Large (unanimous)
• Recommended Tiffany Moeller to York County Library Board At Large (unanimous)
• Recommended Teleia White to York County Library Board At Large (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will review an ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation and consider several rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on multiple infrastructure contracts and a reimbursement agreement for Allison Creek Park.

• Second reading of an ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation
• Reimbursement Agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas for $4,303,884.00 for Allison Creek Park
• Contract for Hubert Graham Way Extension (Dry Run Road) Project for $1,779,478.91
• Annual insurance coverage by State Fiscal Accountability Insurance Reserve Fund for $1,507,450.74
• Public hearings for rezoning requests at 1596 Oak Park Road, Carolina Crossing Drive, and Corwin Drive/Oak Ridge Meadows Ct.

The York County Council approved a resolution supporting a list of potential projects eligible for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act, directing submission to the U.S. Treasury by August 31, 2021. The council also approved several rezoning requests, including a controversial one for Lake Pointe Academy, and numerous consent agenda items covering contracts, purchases, and appointments. All votes were unanimous, with Council member William 'Bump' Roddey absent for the executive session items.

• Approved ARPA project list resolution (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Lake Pointe Academy to RC-I with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 5336-5346 Sugar Loaf Lane from AGC to RUD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1988 Haire Road from RD-II to BD-I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1596 Oak Park Road from RD-I to RUD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1883-1993 Corwin Drive from RC-II to RD-II with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $1.78M Hubert Graham Way Extension contract to Boggs Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved $4.3M Duke Energy reimbursement agreement for Allison Creek Park (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The County Council approved an emergency ordinance to allow remote participation in meetings due to COVID-19. The body also voted on several infrastructure contracts, vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office, and zoning changes.

• Rezoning of 9.92 +/- acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI
• Extension of temporary prohibition on apartments, condos, and townhomes in Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District
• Contract amendment for Flint Hill Street Community Drainage Improvement totaling $246,950.00
• Purchase of 15 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs for $550,395.00
• Utility Reimbursement Agreement with City of Rock Hill for Riverview Road totaling approximately $787,950.00

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to remove 12 grand trees for the construction of York Preparatory Academy, a proposed public charter school, with four conditions including mitigation plantings and a tree protection plan. The board also approved a variance to remove 31 grand trees for road construction on Mt Holly Road, with five conditions. Two other variance requests were denied: one for a road frontage variance on Ernest Road and one for a Lake Wylie Buffer encroachment for a pool.

• Approved variance to remove 12 grand trees for York Preparatory Academy school construction (4-0) with 4 conditions
• Approved variance to remove 31 grand trees for New Indigo Street and Rattlebush Road construction (4-0) with 5 conditions
• Denied road frontage variance for property at 1550 Ernest Road (4-0)
• Denied Lake Wylie Buffer encroachment for pool and pool deck at 5554 Riverfront Road (4-0)
• Approved variance for new house within rear setback at 5554 Riverfront Road (4-0) with 2 conditions
• Approved July 8, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to move Old Business after items #1 and #2 of New Business (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The York County Council met to decide on several rezoning requests, economic development agreements, and updates to county codes. The body approved changes to the public nuisance ordinance and authorized fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements for two projects.

• Approved rezoning of 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI
• Approved rezoning of 1.0 acre at 6166 Charlotte Highway from RC-I to BD-III
• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements for 'Project Walker' and 'Project Sima'
• Approved contract renewal with Tetra Tech Inc. for Disaster Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 56 of the County Code regarding Public Nuisances

The York County Zoning Committee held a follow-up discussion on allowing backyard chickens but took no formal action. Staff determined that amendments to Chapter 55 (Animals) would be too difficult for Animal Control to enforce, so the proposed regulations will be incorporated into the Chapter 155 Zoning Code rewrite instead. The committee reviewed specific proposed rules, including a ban on roosters, a six-chicken limit per lot, coop and enclosure requirements, and setback restrictions, but no vote was taken.

• No formal action taken; discussion only
• Staff to include chicken regulations in Chapter 155 Zoning Code rewrite

County Council Workshop

The committee recommended various individuals for appointment or reappointment to county boards and commissions. Additionally, the Assistant County Manager provided a monthly financial report noting vacancies in the Sheriff's Office and general fund departments.

• Recommend Phillip Keenan for Board of Assessment Appeals (District 7)
• Recommend Johnny Walker for York County Forever (District 5)
• Recommend Debi Cloninger for Planning Commission
• Defer appointments to Keep York County Beautiful pending more information
• Recommend John Gregory for Catawba Mental Health Board and Ellen Goff for Bethel Fire Tax District Board

The York County Council workshop discussed the Zoning Code Rewrite and Comprehensive Plan updates, and reviewed eligible State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Council recommended removing $1.5M from the Negative Economic Impact category (court backlog positions) and placing it into the 'to be determined projects' list, with broadband and mental health assistance added as eligible unassigned projects. No formal votes were taken; these were workshop recommendations.

• Recommended removing $1.5M from Negative Economic Impact (court backlog) to 'to be determined projects' list
• Recommended adding Broadband to eligible unassigned projects list
• Recommended adding Mental Health Assistance to eligible unassigned projects list
• Requested recode information be placed on social media and county website homepage
• Requested recode information be provided to council before public release

Planning Commission

The York County Council held a workshop to review and modify redistricting options. Council members selected a third proposed scenario and made real-time modifications to district lines. The resulting draft scenario is subject to further changes following a first reading of the ordinance on December 20th.

• Selection of redistricting option 3
• Development of a draft redistricting scenario
• Scheduled first reading of the redistricting ordinance on December 20th

The York County Planning Commission unanimously approved a 16-lot subdivision called Amor Estates, a rezoning of about 3.5 acres on Luckadoo Road from RD-I to ID for an existing business expansion, and a rezoning of about 10 acres on Highway 321 from UD to RUD-I for a new home and possible livestock. The commission also accepted a rezoning tracking sheet. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Amor Estates subdivision, 16 single-family lots on 20.99 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-08: 3.5 acres on Luckadoo Road from RD-I to ID (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-14: 10.013 acres on Highway 321 from UD to RUD-I (unanimous)
• Accepted rezoning tracking sheet

County Council Workshop

The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a first reading draft to repeal and replace the county's Subdivision and Zoning Codes. The body also decided on several subdivision plats and rezoning requests.

• Approved Hopes Corner subdivision (35 single-family lots on 63.13 acres)
• Approved Edmunds Farm subdivision (62 single-family lots on 123.07 acres)
• Denied rezoning of 1.93 acres at 5001 W. Liberty Hill Road from RC-II to BD-I
• Approved rezoning of 1.0 acre at 6166 Charlotte Highway from RC-I to BD-III
• Approved draft updates to Chapter 154 (Subdivision Code) and Chapter 155 (Zoning Code)

The York County Council workshop on July 27, 2021, included a presentation of the York County Economic Development Strategic Plan by Garner Economics and a discussion of proposed allocations for the $54 million American Rescue Plan funds. No formal votes were taken; council members took the information under advisement and scheduled further discussion for the next workshop on August 10.

• Took economic development strategic plan under advisement for further discussion
• Scheduled American Rescue Plan fund discussion for August 10 workshop

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee discussed amendments to the Chapter 150 Building Code Ordinance and economic development activities. The committee referred specific pool barrier and permit fee items to the Zoning Committee. Members also discussed the composition of the Economic Development Board.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 150 Building Code Ordinance regarding current codes and swimming pool barriers
• Referral of pool barrier (150.12) and post facto permit fee (150.19) to the Zoning Committee
• Proposal to reduce the Economic Development Board from 18 members to 13 members
• Decision to add Catawba Indian Nation and an Agritourism Member as Ex Officio members to the board
• Report of 20 new opportunities and 5 project visits for the July 2021 – June 2022 period

The York County Zoning Committee discussed potential amendments to the animal code to allow backyard chickens everywhere, with regulations. The committee proposed a minimum set of rules, including a limit of six hens per dwelling, no roosters, and no permit requirement. Staff will draft an ordinance outline for the next meeting. The committee also discussed Traffic Impact Analysis requirements and suggested staff review the zoning code to make it easier for small businesses to start.

• Discussed allowing backyard chickens in all zoning districts, with a proposed limit of six hens per single-family dwelling.
• Proposed regulations for backyard chickens: sanitary coops, no outdoor slaughtering, no roosters, and no permit required.
• Directed staff to draft an ordinance outline for backyard chickens for the next Zoning Committee meeting.
• Discussed Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) requirements for new businesses.
• Suggested staff review the zoning code to ease the process for small businesses to get started.

Transportation Committee

The York County Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed recode of the county's zoning and land development regulations. Consultants presented four modules of changes intended to modernize the 1980s-era code. The council provided preliminary feedback on the drafts before future formal readings.

• Proposed new zoning districts: Parks and Recreation (PR), Residential Mixed 6 (RMX-6), Outdoor Amusements (OA), Rural Commercial (RC), Rural Industrial (RI), Business and Technology Park (BT), and Mixed Use (MU)
• Consolidation of AGC + AGC-I and RUD + RUD-I zoning districts
• Proposed 20% density bonus for affordable housing in multi-family developments
• Revised overlay districts including Scenic (SC-O), Lake Wylie (LW-O), and Historic Sites (HS-O)
• Proposed new Land Development Code standards for trails, vehicle queuing, and tree preservation fees

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved transferring $340,511.00 from the C-Fund Revenue Account to a new account to provide funds to SCDOT for the award of a bid for FY2019/2020 State Road C-Fund Selections. The motion was made by Robert Winkler and seconded by William "Bump" Roddey, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved transfer of $340,511.00 from C-Fund Revenue Account to a new account for SCDOT bid award (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The York County Council met to approve several items including a rezoning request for Coltharp Road and an extension of temporary development prohibitions in the Lake Wylie area. The body also authorized funding for various community organizations and approved multiple park-related updates.

• Rezoning of 9.92 acres at 2120 Coltharp Road from AGC to LI
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $40,771.00
• Acquisition of five acres for the Bethel-Lake Wylie Preservation Parks District
• Funding of $42,250 for the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee recommendations
• Purchase of an Intercept Body Scanner for York County Prison for $164,000.00

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended Angie Clinton for the Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board and Penny Sheppard's reappointment to the York County Culture and Heritage Commission. It rescinded a prior vote to move Stephen Ballenger to an At Large seat on Keep York County Beautiful, instead authorizing John Edwards' move from District 3 to At Large. The committee approved allocating District 3 discretionary funds to the Sharon Fire Department Access Driveway. It discussed but did not decide on a York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau ordinance amendment, deferring for more research.

• Recommended Angie Clinton to Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
• Recommended Penny Sheppard's reappointment to York County Culture and Heritage Commission (District 1)
• Rescinded prior vote moving Stephen Ballenger to At Large seat on Keep York County Beautiful
• Authorized moving John Edwards from District 3 to At Large seat on Keep York County Beautiful
• Approved District 3 discretionary funds for Sharon Fire Department Access Driveway
• Discussed CVB ordinance amendment options, deferred decision for more research

County Council

York County Council will vote on various infrastructure contracts, coroner's office services, and two rezoning requests. The body is also considering an ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation and an amendment to the procurement code regarding mental health services.

• First reading of ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation
• Purchase of new landfill compactor from Sun Machinery for $766,570.47
• Devinney Road paving project award to Sloan Construction for $436,526.75
• Rezoning request for 5336-5346 Sugar Loaf Lane from AGC to RUD
• Rezoning request for 1988 Haire Road from RD-II to BD-I

The York County Council unanimously approved a first-reading ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation by adding five tax map parcels, and approved over 30 consent agenda items including contracts for landfill equipment, road paving, and coroner services. Two rezoning requests were approved, and a contract for Nanny's Mountain trailhead plans was deferred for 90 days. The council also authorized negotiations and expenditures for land acquisitions (Project Llama and Project Yodel) and other executive session matters.

• Approved first reading of Catawba Indian Reservation expansion ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 5336-5346 Sugar Loaf Lane from AGC to RUD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1988 Haire Road from RD-II to BD-I (unanimous)
• Approved $766,570.47 landfill compactor purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $490,464.00 landfill pump and treat force main project (unanimous)
• Approved $436,526.75 Devinney Road paving project (unanimous)
• Deferred Nanny's Mountain trailhead contract for 90 days (unanimous)
• Authorized $39,200 for Project Llama land acquisition costs (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The York County Transportation Committee reviewed C-Fund updates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body voted to allocate funds for state infrastructure bank applications, economic development, and district allocations.

• Approved $2,900,000.00 for local match for interchanges on the State Infrastructure Bank application
• Approved $200,000.00 allocation to the Economic Development Unallocated Fund Account
• Approved C-Fund District Allocations of $725,000.00 per District
• Approved $300,000.00 allocation for SCDOT CE&I expenses
• Reported total C-Funds for FY 2021-2022 as $6,738,035.00

The York County Planning Commission unanimously denied a subdivision request from Indigo Rush, LLC for two new roads (New Indigo Street and Rattlebush Road) to access York Preparatory Academy, citing concerns about road placement and inconsistent data on impacted grand trees. The Commission also unanimously approved three rezoning requests: Rita Pressley's 13.71-acre parcel on Oak Park Road from RD-I to RUD, Lake Pointe Academy's five parcels along S. Shiloh Road and Carolina Crossing Drive from AGC-I, RUD-I, and BD-I to RC-I (with two staff conditions), and Darby Rentals, LLC's three parcels on Corwin Drive and Oak Ridge Meadows Court from RC-II to RD-II (with one staff condition).

• Denied two new roads for York Preparatory Academy (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-11: 13.71 acres on Oak Park Road from RD-I to RUD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-12: 16.278 acres for Lake Pointe Academy from AGC-I, RUD-I, BD-I to RC-I with two conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-13: 3.67 acres for Darby Rentals, LLC from RC-II to RD-II with one condition (unanimous)
• Accepted rezoning tracking sheet

Board of Zoning Appeals

York County Council approved three rezoning requests and decided to have the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau absorbed by Rock Hill PRT. The body also approved several service contracts and budget amendments.

• Approved rezoning of 4.44 acres at 1024-1054 Gold Hill Road from RD-I to BD-III
• Approved rezoning of 4.886 acres at 3168 Hands Mill Highway from RUD-I to BD-I
• Approved rezoning of 10.35 acres on Branham Road from UD to RC-I
• Awarded $39,500.00 to Integratise Inc. for procurement software
• Approved $51,800.00 for 800MHz radio network enhancements by Motorola Solutions Incorporated

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals approved four variance requests (curb cut, road frontage, setback) with conditions, denied one road frontage variance, and deferred a grand tree removal request for a proposed charter school road until August 12, 2021. A staff request to defer a case was also denied.

• Approved curb cut variance at 490 Rowells Road with 2 conditions (7-0)
• Approved road frontage variance at 2029 Filbert Highway with 3 conditions (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved road frontage variance at 628 Owens Road with 3 conditions (7-0)
• Approved setback variance at 3312 Highway 21 with 2 conditions (7-0)
• Denied road frontage variance at 608 Rustlewood Way (7-0)
• Deferred grand tree removal variance for Mt Holly Road until Aug 12 (6-1)
• Denied staff request to defer case Z21-30 (0-7)
• Approved June 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The York County Transportation Committee met to approve funding allocations for the Fiscal Year 20/21 C-Fund. The body voted unanimously on district allocations and specific fund selections.

• Approval of FY 20/21 C-Fund District Allocations at $400,000.00 per District
• Approval of FY 20/21 C-Fund Selections: District One $300,000.00, District Two $198,000.00, District Three $300,000.00, District Four $300,000.00, District Five $300,000.00, District Six $300,000.00, and District Seven $400,000.00

The York County Transportation Committee approved the C-Fund road selections and allocations for District 7, totaling $400,000 for fiscal year 2020/2021. The motion was made by Allison Love, seconded by Robert Winkler, and passed unanimously with all present members voting in favor. William "Bump" Roddey was absent.

• Approved $400,000 in C-Fund allocations for District 7 roads for FY 2020/2021 (unanimous).

Finance & Operations Committee

Council reviewed a 2020 Redistricting Benchmark Report showing a 24.78% population increase in the county. The body decided on the criteria for redrawing voting districts and hired legal assistance for the process. Council also approved an ordinance regarding staffing requirements for non-profit EMS providers.

• Approved resolution for York County Council redistricting criteria
• Retained Joseph Oppermann of Oppermann Law Firm, LLC for the redistricting process
• Approved ordinance modifying terms for non-profit EMS providers regarding basic-life-support staffing for Priority 1 and 2 calls
• Reviewed 2020 Census data showing population growth from 226,073 to 282,090

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended appointments to several boards and commissions for full Council consideration, including reappointing Ed Stewart to the Culture and Heritage Commission and appointing new members to the Library Board, Stormwater Appeals Board, and other bodies. The committee also discussed the board appointment process and received a monthly financial update. All motions carried.

• Recommended reappointment of Ed Stewart to Culture and Heritage Commission (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Cherie Barton to Catawba Mental Health Board (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Chelsea Padgett to Library Board At Large (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Teleia White to Library Board At Large (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Jennifer Scott to Library Board At Large (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Flint Holbrook to Stormwater Appeals Board (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Andrew Jones to Board of Disabilities and Special Needs District 1 (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Debi Cloninger to Planning Commission At Large (carried)

County Council

The County Council will discuss transferring custody of the York County Prison to the York County Sheriff. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts, grant applications, and procurement code amendments.

• Resolution to devolve custody of the York County Prison to the York County Sheriff
• Radio service and maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for $2,309,395.02
• Professional Engineering Services for Solid Waste Management with Smith Gardner, Inc. up to $507,100
• Armed security services for Historic Courthouse and Family Court with Walden Security up to $123,916.00
• Ordinance to add mental health wellness services as an exception to the procurement code

The York County Council unanimously approved a resolution devolving custody of the York County Prison to the York County Sheriff and authorizing an agreement memorializing the transfer. The council also approved a consent agenda containing over 20 items, including contracts for armed security, road materials, elevator maintenance, drug treatment consulting, 911 services, and various other services. Additionally, the council ratified expenditures for a fire truck repair and an electronic recyclables contract, and authorized continued negotiations on matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved resolution devolving prison custody to York County Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding mental health wellness services to procurement code exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of York for weekend magistrate services (unanimous)
• Approved $26,201 LEMPG ARPA grant application with 50% in-kind match (unanimous)
• Approved $74,123 LEMPG grant application with 50% in-kind match (unanimous)
• Approved $123,916 annual contract for armed security at Historic Courthouse and Family Court (unanimous)
• Approved $2,309,395.02 radio service and maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Ratified $23,575.79 expenditure for Riverview ladder truck repair (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

York County Council approved the Riverbend Park Master Plan to transform 1,900 acres along the Catawba River into a recreation area. The body also approved several rezoning requests and a resolution supporting a state-funded veterans cemetery.

• Adopted Riverbend Park Master Plan to initiate Phase 1 development
• Approved $1,306,362.53 design services contract for Neely Road (Pennies 4 Project)
• Approved $162,586.00 for Animal Shelter kennel door replacement by S.D. Clifton Construction
• Approved rezoning of 1955 Luckadoo Road from RD-I to ID
• Approved rezoning of 3168 Hands Mill Highway from RUD-I to BD-I with specific access conditions

The York County Planning and Economic Development Committee met on June 15, 2021, and received updates from the Planning Director and Economic Development Director. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports and discussion. The committee adjourned after the updates.

• Adjourned the meeting by motion of Council member Allison Love, seconded by Council member Tom Audette.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a preliminary plat for a 23-lot single-family subdivision. The body will also review three requests to rezone parcels in Rock Hill and Fort Mill.

• Hopes Corner subdivision: 23 single-family lots on 41.93 acres at Mt Gallant Road West and Shiloh Road South
• Rezoning 21-09: +/- 5.0 acre parcel on Sugar Lake Road from AGC to RUD
• Rezoning 21-10: +/- 0.5 acre parcel on Haire Road from RC-II to BD-I
• Rezoning 21-11: +/- 13.71 acre parcel on Oak Park Road from RD-I to RUD

The York County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Hopes Corner subdivision, a 41.93-acre development with 23 single-family lots, subject to staff conditions including a pedestrian path, a pocket park, and installation of open space before the fifth certificate of occupancy. The commission also approved two rezoning requests: one for a 5-acre parcel on Sugar Loaf Lane (7-1) and another for a 0.5-acre parcel on Haire Road (unanimous). A third rezoning request on Oak Park Road was deferred by the applicant.

• Approved Hopes Corner subdivision (23 lots) with staff conditions, unanimous.
• Approved rezoning 21-09 (Sugar Loaf Lane) from AGC to RUD with conditions, 7-1.
• Approved rezoning 21-10 (Haire Road) from RD-II to BD-I as written, unanimous.
• Deferred rezoning 21-11 (Oak Park Road) at applicant's request, no action taken.
• Approved the amended agenda, unanimous.
• Approved the March 31, 2021 workshop minutes, unanimous.
• Approved the May 10, 2021 minutes, unanimous.
• Accepted the rezoning tracking sheet.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended several appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Employee Grievance Committee, and Stormwater Appeals Board. The committee reviewed financial reports and millage rates for the county and school districts. Members discussed three options for an ordinance amendment regarding the York County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

• Recommended appointment of Jeffrey Blair to the Zoning Board of Appeals (District 5)
• Recommended appointment of Heather Savikas and reappointment of Bryant Cook to the Employee Grievance Committee
• Recommended reappointment of Beth White to the Stormwater Appeals Board
• Reported millage rate increase for Clover (18.7 to 19.4) and decrease for Fort Mill (85.0 to 72.0)
• Discussion of three options for the York County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau ordinance

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance requests and deferred one. It approved a variance for Christopher Hooper to subdivide land at 3254 Passmore Road without the required 100 feet of road frontage, with conditions. It approved a communication tower public service use and two variances for a 250-foot tower at 3633 McConnells Highway W, including a height variance and a waiver of camouflage design. It also approved a variance for Michael and Elizabeth White to subdivide property at 1937 Briarwood Circle without the required road frontage, with conditions. The board deferred Terry Roseborough's variance request for 624 Rivercrest Road to July 8, 2021.

• Approved Christopher Hooper's variance to subdivide land at 3254 Passmore Road without 100 feet of road frontage, with three conditions (unanimous).
• Approved a Communication Tower Public Service Use for a 250-foot tower at 3633 McConnells Highway W (unanimous).
• Approved a variance for tower height to allow a 250-foot lattice tower (unanimous).
• Approved a variance to not require a camouflage design for the tower (unanimous).
• Approved Michael and Elizabeth White's variance to subdivide property at 1937 Briarwood Circle without 100 feet of road frontage, with three conditions (unanimous).
• Deferred Terry Roseborough's variance request for 624 Rivercrest Road to July 8, 2021 (unanimous).
• Accepted the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous).

Transportation Committee

The York County Council held a workshop to review the mid-year progress of strategic goals and a revised Economic Development Strategic Plan. The discussion included proposed changes to the governance structure of the York County Economic Development board and future infrastructure planning.

• Proposed $100,000 annual supplement to the TCED budget for marketing and product development
• Proposal to reduce the YCED board from 18 to 13 members
• Plan to create a water and sewer infrastructure, land use, and funding plan for 2022-2023
• Recommendation to establish a public/private workforce council in 2023-2024

The York County Transportation Committee approved the FY 20/21 C-Fund allocations for Districts One through Six, totaling $1.698 million. The motion was made by Robert Winkler, seconded by Allison Love, and passed unanimously with six ayes and one absence.

• Approved $300,000 C-Fund allocation for District One (unanimous)
• Approved $198,000 C-Fund allocation for District Two (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 C-Fund allocation for District Three (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 C-Fund allocation for District Four (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 C-Fund allocation for District Five (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 C-Fund allocation for District Six (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and tax levies. The body is also considering several rezoning requests, public utility rate changes, and the sale of an industrial building in East York Industrial Park.

• Proposed sale of a 40,000 square foot industrial building at 1725 Genthe Court to Grid Training Corporation
• Contract for food services at York County's Detention Center and Prison for $703,530.00
• Bid for bathroom renovations at the Rock Hill Library for $195,526.00
• Public hearings on sewer rate schedules and recyclable material fees at the material recovery facility
• Third reading of rezoning requests for 2216 India Hook Road, 2850 Gordon Road, and 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road

The York County Council approved the FY2021-22 operating and capital budget (6-1), with an amendment shifting $50,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to Safe Passage. The Council also approved three rezoning requests, a fee-in-lieu tax agreement for TKC CCLXXXV, LLC (6-1), and a fee-in-lieu tax agreement for Schaeffler Group USA Inc. (unanimous). All consent agenda items, including multiple contracts and grants, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget (6-1)
• Amended budget to shift $50,000 from Capital Reserve to Safe Passage (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2216 India Hook Road from RC-I to BD-III with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2850 Gordon Road from AGC-I to AGC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement with TKC CCLXXXV, LLC (6-1)
• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Schaeffler Group USA Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $703,530 food services contract for Detention Center and Prison (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. The focus is an ordinance to establish operating and capital budgets and the levy of taxes for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2021.

• Public hearing on ordinance to establish operating and capital budgets for FY 2021
• Discussion of tax levies for York County for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021

The York County Council held a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 operating and capital budget ordinance, which includes no countywide millage increase but does include a fire services millage increase, changes in two fire districts, a decrease for Field Day Park, and a new millage for the Bethel/Lake Wylie Preservation Parks District. Public comments were heard from Catawba Community Mental Health Services, Rock Hill Clean and Green, and Safe Passage, but no decision was made on the budget. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

• Closed public hearing on FY2022 budget ordinance (motion by Winkler, seconded by Hamilton)

County Council

The Council will review the FY 2021 operating and capital budgets and several rezoning requests. Discussion includes multiple contract approvals for law enforcement equipment, public works, and facility maintenance.

• Rezoning: 14.93 acres at 2850 Gordon Road, Rock Hill
• Rezoning: 8.80 acres at 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill
• Purchase of body worn and dash cameras from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $357,286.87
• Purchase of Safariland body armor gear for up to $60,000.00
• Purchase of stream mitigation credits for $68,535.00

The council approved the FY2021-22 operating and capital budget on second reading, but redirected $300,000 originally allocated to the Convention and Visitors Bureau to parks capital projects. The budget passed 5-2, and the amendment to redirect funds passed 4-3. All other agenda items, including rezoning requests, fee-in-lieu agreements, and various purchases, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget (5-2)
• Adopted amendment redirecting $300,000 from CVB to parks capital projects (4-3)
• Approved rezoning at 2850 Gordon Road from AGC-I to AGC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II (unanimous)
• Approved floodplain management ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu agreements for Project Bear Claw and Project Recon (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 304.6 stream mitigation credits for $68,535 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of speculative building in East York Industrial Park to Grid Training Corporation (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The York County Council held a special called meeting to enter an executive session. The body discussed the receipt of legal advice regarding Fort Mill School District impact fees.

• Executive session regarding legal advice for Fort Mill School District impact fees

The Finance & Operations Committee received a monthly financial update indicating the budget is on track, with sheriff's department vacancies at 8.0% and other general fund departments at 4.1% as of March 2021, both expected to drive a surplus for FY21. Additional Local Government Fund (LGF) funds are expected and will be transferred to the capital maintenance fund. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the update.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The County Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a road extension and a reimbursement agreement for Allison Creek Park. The body also processed two rezoning requests and an ordinance regarding the expansion of the Catawba Indian Reservation.

• Approved $1,779,478.91 contract with Boggs Contracting, Inc. for the Hubert Graham Way Extension
• Approved $4,303,884.00 reimbursement agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas for Allison Creek Park
• Approved rezoning of 5.0 +/- acres at 5336-5346 Sugar Loaf Lane from AGC to RUD
• Approved rezoning of 0.5 +/- acres at 1988 Haire Road from RD-II to BD-I
• Approved $1,507,450.74 for annual insurance coverage via State Fiscal Accountability Insurance Reserve Fund

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a school use at York Preparatory Academy, a 195-foot communication tower on Porter Road, and several variances for road frontage, setbacks, and curb cuts. One variance request was denied, two were deferred, and one was withdrawn. The board also selected a member to represent it in mediation for a prior case.

• Approved special exception for school use at York Preparatory Academy (7-0)
• Approved 195' communication tower at 1288 Porter Road with height condition (7-0)
• Deferred variance for road frontage at 624 Rivercrest Road until June 10 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: variance amendment request for Tirzah Road property
• Approved setback variance at 839 Stratford Run Drive with HOA letter condition (5-1)
• Approved road frontage variance at 2695/2699 Neely Store Road with two conditions (7-0)
• Denied Lake Wylie Buffer variance at 3474 Lake Wylie Drive (7-0)
• Approved road frontage variance at 432/440 Pamela Road with two conditions (7-0)

County Council Workshop

The Justice & Public Safety Committee discussed a request to build a new fire station for Oakdale on Highway 72 because road widening will limit parking for fire apparatus. Staff stated that general funds and American Rescue Plan funds are not currently eligible for this expense. The committee discussed a potential bond referendum for the November 2022 election.

• Request for new fire station construction on Highway 72 in Rock Hill
• Discussion of funding via general funds or American Rescue Plan
• Proposal for a bond referendum for the November 2022 election

The York County Council held a budget workshop where the library, CVB, and coroner presented their FY21-22 budget requests. No formal decisions were made; the council only heard presentations and later entered executive session for legal advice. The workshop adjourned without any votes on the proposed budgets.

• Heard library FY21-22 budget request with no millage increase (no vote)
• Heard CVB FY21-22 budget request highlighting $63M economic impact (no vote)
• Heard coroner's request for 3 new staff positions; management recommended only 1 (no vote)
• Moved to executive session for legal advice on Visit York County and GT Real Estate FILOT (carried)

Planning Commission

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended several appointments to the Bethel and Bethesda Fire Tax District Boards and the York County Library Board. The body also discussed options for the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, including a proposal to dissolve the CVB and make it a department of the City of Rock Hill.

• Recommendation to appoint Kyle Eller to the Bethel Fire Tax District Board
• Recommendation to reappoint Jule Rogers and Marlo Dykes to the Bethesda Fire Tax District Board
• Recommendation to appoint Anne Witte, April Hershey, Chelsea Padgett, Tiffany Moeller, and Teleia White to the York County Library Board
• Discussion of dissolving the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau with a potential division of assets approximately $1M
• Financial report noting an 8.5% vacancy rate for the Sheriff’s Department as of May 2021

The York County Planning Commission unanimously approved two subdivision requests: Filbert Farms (6 single-family lots on 29.68 acres) and Lexie Brooke Farms (11 single-family lots on 75.74 acres, subject to staff conditions). The commission also introduced the Resiliency Element for the Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update, seeking policy input, and accepted the Rezoning Tracking Sheet. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Filbert Farms subdivision for 6 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved Lexie Brooke Farms subdivision for 11 single-family lots, subject to staff conditions (unanimous)
• Introduced Resiliency Element for Comprehensive Plan update, seeking policy input
• Accepted Rezoning Tracking Sheet

Legislative Liaison Ad Hoc Committee

York County Council decided on several rezoning requests, infrastructure contracts, and a bond for land acquisition. The body also approved a nuisance ordinance amendment and an expansion of the Catawba Indian Reservation.

• Approved issuance of up to $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds for greenspace and conservation in the Bethel-Lake Wylie district
• Approved $3,576,371.98 agreement with SCDOT for Carowinds Blvd./Pleasant Road intersection improvements
• Approved $1,019,000 engineering contract with Labella Associates, PC for Crowders Creek Pump Station and Force Main Replacement
• Approved $164,000 purchase of an Intercept Body Scanner for the York County Prison
• Approved $110,252.80 maintenance agreement with Elections Systems & Software, Inc.

County Council

The Council will consider the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes several rezoning requests, ordinance readings regarding water/sewer rates and park fees, and a property sale in East York Industrial Park.

• Rezoning of 20.75 acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I
• Emergency procurement for transfer station pit repairs: $40,800.00
• Application for FY 2022 Solid Waste Grants: $35,550.00
• Sale of industrial building at 1725 Genthe Court to Grid Training Corporation
• Purchase of a 2011 Crown Victoria by Lesslie's Fire Department: $2,000.00

The York County Council approved the first reading of the FY2022 operating and capital budget, along with several rezoning requests and other items. The council also approved a number of consent agenda items, including grants, equipment purchases, and first readings of ordinances. Several appointments to boards and commissions were made, with Billy Hagner selected for the York County Natural Gas Board.

• Approved FY2022 budget first reading (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-04 Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-05 India Hook Road from RC-I to BD-III with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-06 Gordon Road from AGC-I to AGC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-07 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II (unanimous)
• Approved Lazy Hawk Road PD amendment third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Billy Hagner for York County Natural Gas Board (5-2)
• Approved $35,550 Solid Waste Grants application and $40,800 emergency procurement (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The York County Council reviewed the proposed schedule for the Zoning Code Rewrite and Comprehensive Plan. Members also discussed the allocation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, including potential funding for broadband and mental health.

• Proposed $5,000,000 for York Electric and Comporium broadband expansion in Western York County
• Recommendation to move $1.5M from Negative Economic Impact court backlog positions to unassigned projects
• Proposed $141,485,000 for water and sewer infrastructure, including $35,000,000 for Blue Granite
• Proposed $8,378,000 for public safety communication enhancements, including radio towers
• Zoning Code Rewrite schedule with a public hearing set for November 15

The York County Transportation Committee unanimously approved a $200,000 Economic Development C-Fund allocation for SCDOT-required roadway improvements tied to the Aspen Business Park. The motion was made by Joel Hamilton and seconded by Robert Winkler, with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved $200,000 Economic Development C-Fund allocation for Aspen Business Park roadway improvements (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The Committee reviewed proposed modifications to allow chickens on residential lots. Staff determined these changes should be placed in the Chapter 155: Zoning Code during the Zoning Code Rewrite rather than Chapter 55: Animals to ensure enforceability.

• Proposed limit of six chickens per lot
• Proposed ban on roosters (male chickens at least 1 year of age)
• Proposed requirement for coops to be 30 feet from neighboring dwellings and lot lines
• Proposed ban on outdoor slaughter or processing of chickens
• Proposed requirement for covered, predator-proof coops with at least two square feet per chicken

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended eight appointments to various county boards for full Council consideration, all carried. It also asked the County Attorney to review three inactive commissions (Athletic, Clover Medical Facility, Community Relations) for possible dissolution, and received a financial update noting Sheriff's Department vacancy at 6%.

• Recommended Joel Wood to Natural Gas Board (carried)
• Recommended Robin Peterson to Keep York County Beautiful (carried)
• Recommended Lisa Moseley to Convention & Visitor's Bureau (carried, Winkler opposed)
• Recommended Sandra Calhoun-White to Catawba Mental Health Board (carried)
• Recommended Victoria Nolph to Catawba Mental Health Board (carried)
• Recommended James Spratt to Riverview Fire Tax District Board (carried)
• Recommended Don Clarke to Airport Commission (carried)
• Recommended Duncan Alford to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (carried)

County Council

York County Council is meeting to vote on several high-value infrastructure bids, rezoning requests, and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes decisions on water metering, security upgrades, and road improvements.

• Bid for Spratt Street and Fort Mill Parkway intersection improvement: $4,937,591.21
• Purchase of 1,200 AMI smart water meters and software from Fortiline, Inc.: $641,198.64
• Security package for Joseph R. Moss Justice Center from A3 Communications: up to $170,000.00
• Rezoning of 20.75 +/- acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I
• Proposed sale of E.C. Black Building at 13 Congress Street South to the City of York

The York County Council unanimously approved a consent agenda with 19 items, including a $4.94 million contract for the Spratt Street and Fort Mill Parkway intersection improvement project, a $641,198.64 water metering system, and a $170,000 security package for the Moss Justice Center. The council also approved rezoning, a floodplain ordinance amendment, and resolutions for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with two unidentified companies. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $4,937,591.21 contract for Spratt Street/Fort Mill Parkway intersection (unanimous)
• Approved $641,198.64 for AMI smart water meters and software (unanimous)
• Approved $170,000 security package for Moss Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 20.75 acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I (unanimous)
• Approved Lazy Hawk Road PD minor change ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved floodplain management ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Bear Claw (unanimous)
• Approved fee agreement for Project Recon (unanimous)

County Council Workshop

Council members discussed a strategic economic development plan from Garner Economics and a proposed allocation of $54 million in American Rescue Plan funds. No final decisions were made; Council took the information under advisement for future discussion.

• Proposed $23.8 million for water and sewer infrastructure
• Proposed $8.4 million for 9-1-1 public safety communications enhancements
• Proposed $5.2 million for ventilation improvements
• Recommendation to increase YCED budget by $100,000 annually starting 2023
• Proposed $2 million for stormwater improvements and flood area mapping

The York County Council held a workshop and reached consensus to move forward with Option 2 for Legacy Districts (UD), which maintains a prohibition on new UD districts, prohibits expansion of existing ones, and considers revising allowed uses. The council also received a budget overview for FY 2021/2022, including a 2.5% merit raise and a 0.6 mill increase for rural fire, but took no formal votes. Staff were directed to provide additional information on UD properties and various funding issues.

• Consensus to adopt Option 2 for Legacy Districts (UD), prohibiting new districts and expansion (unanimous consensus)
• Directed staff to provide list/map of UD properties by council district and allowed uses
• Requested budget message be posted on county website
• Requested research on recreation funding for municipalities, including Field Day Park
• Requested review of Rural Fire funding allocations to fire departments
• Requested study of FILOT impacts on Lesslie Fire Department

Planning Commission

The Zoning Committee discussed potential amendments to the animal code regarding backyard chickens. Staff will draft an ordinance outline based on committee suggestions for future consideration. The committee also discussed Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for new businesses.

• Proposed chicken regulations: maximum of six hens per dwelling, no roosters, and no outdoor slaughtering
• Discussion regarding Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) requirements for small businesses
• Request for staff to review zoning code to assist small business startup processes

The York County Planning Commission approved several rezoning and subdivision requests, including the 11-lot Shandamoore Lake subdivision and a 35-lot Maybree Meadows preliminary plat. A rezoning at 2216 India Hook Road was approved with a 4-2 vote, excluding certain staff conditions. The commission also elected Kate Kraxberger as Vice Chair and approved a zoning code amendment on tree preservation.

• Elected Kate Kraxberger as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved road name change to Shandamoore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Shandamoore Lake subdivision, 11 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved Maybree Meadows preliminary plat, 35 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-05 at 2216 India Hook Road from RC-I to BD-III, excluding conditions 1, 2, 9, 10 (4-2)
• Approved rezoning 21-06 on Gordon Road from AGC-I to AGC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-07 at 3399/3409 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II (unanimous)
• Approved zoning code amendment on tree save areas and tree survey exemption (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board reviewed multiple variance requests regarding road frontage, curb cuts, and setbacks. Several subdivision requests were approved with specific conditions for utilities and access easements, while one tree removal request was deferred.

• Denied: Variance for 624 Rivercrest Road to subdivide land without 100' of road frontage
• Approved: Variance for 490 Rowells Road regarding curb cut separation with two conditions
• Approved: Variance for 2029 Filbert Highway to subdivide into two lots with three conditions
• Approved: Variance for 628 Owens Road to subdivide land with three conditions
• Approved: Variance for 3312 Highway 21 for a new ground sign with two conditions

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved four of five requests. Two road-frontage variances were approved with conditions, one for properties on Mt. Holly Road and one for Ward Drive. A campground special exception on Hands Mill Highway was approved with limits of 34 RV sites and 18 campsites. An administrative appeal regarding an access easement for parking was affirmed, and a modification to an event venue special exception was approved. The board also unanimously accepted the March 11, 2021 minutes.

• Approved variance for William Joshua and Debra Clinton to subdivide land at 3291 and 3287 Mt. Holly Road, with condition to provide a shared access easement agreement.
• Approved variance for Jimmy Ward to subdivide land at 220 Ward Drive, with conditions that the new lot be one acre and a shared access easement agreement be provided.
• Affirmed staff's determination regarding the use of an access easement for parking for a proposed hotel at 1842 Coltharp Road.
• Approved special exception for a campground for Stewart Inc. on Hands Mill Highway, Allison Creek, and Viesta Road, limited to 34 RV sites and 18 campsites.
• Approved modification of conditions for Amy Jeffcoat's event venue at 5800 Campbell Road, extending the deadline to July 1, 2022.
• Accepted the March 11, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes unanimously.

County Council

The County Council is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and property deeds for road widening and realignment. The body will also consider rezoning requests and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for economic development.

• Contract for Cel River Road widening project in the amount of $1,169,836.48
• Award for US 321/Kings Mountain Road Intersection project for $1,646,483.81
• Professional auditing services contract for Elliott Davis, LLC for $220,500.00
• Purchase of a medical waste incinerator for the Coroner's Office for $37,243.63
• Rezoning of 20.75 acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I

The York County Council approved a $1,646,483.81 contract for the US 321/Kings Mountain Road intersection project, along with several other road and infrastructure items. They also approved a rezoning on Bechtler Road and a fee-in-lieu tax agreement for 3D Fields, LLC. All votes were unanimous except for the boards and commissions appointments, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $1,646,483.81 contract for US 321/Kings Mountain Road intersection (unanimous)
• Approved $1,169,836.48 amendment for Cel River Road widening (unanimous)
• Approved $78,728.00 change order for Moss Justice Center Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 20.75 acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement with 3D Fields, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved boards and commissions appointments (4-1, Love dissenting)
• Approved $37,243.63 medical waste incinerator purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $220,500.00 auditing services contract with Elliott Davis (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The County Council approved various vendor contracts for landfill equipment, road paving, and coroner services. The body also held a first reading of an ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation.

• Purchase of a new landfill compactor from Sun Machinery for $766,570.47
• Devinney Road paving project awarded to Sloan Construction for $436,526.75
• First reading of an ordinance to expand the Catawba Indian Reservation by adding five tax map parcels
• Worker's Compensation Insurance administration by USI Insurance Services for $368,713.16
• Emergency procurement for structural assessment of McCelvey Center's Historic Auditorium not to exceed $101,858.45

The York County Planning Commission held a workshop and approved its agenda. Staff led a discussion of Module 1 of the Project Recode, covering topics such as base, special, overlay, legacy, and tax districts, as well as the use table and accessory and temporary uses. No formal decisions were made on the recode content. The workshop adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Held a discussion-only workshop on Module 1 of Project Recode.
• Adjourned the workshop at 7:11 p.m.

Economic Development Committee

The Transportation Committee met to address funding for road selections. The body voted to transfer funds to the SCDOT for FY2019/2020 State Road C-Fund selections.

• Transfer of $340,511.00 from C-Fund Revenue Account to SCDOT for FY2019/2020 State Road C-Fund Selections

The York County Planning and Economic Development Committee received an overview from Economic Development Director David Swenson on business development, marketing, and product development. No formal decisions were made; the committee went into executive session to discuss Allison Creek Business Park and East York Industrial Park Spec Building, but no action followed.

• Moved to executive session to discuss Allison Creek Business Park and East York Industrial Park Spec Building (carried)
• Adjourned after executive session with no further business (carried)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to consider a third reading of an ordinance regarding the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District. The proposal involves removing certain expiring prohibitions while extending others on specific housing types.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Code Section 155.347
• Removal of expiring prohibitions on rezoning applications and lot development requirements
• Extension of temporary prohibitions on apartments, condominiums, and townhome dwellings
• Extension of the section's expiration date

The York County Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the third reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code for the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District. The ordinance removes expiring prohibitions on rezoning and lot development applications, while extending the temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhome dwellings. It also extends the section's expiration date. Councilmember Brandon Guffey was absent.

• Approved third reading of the ordinance amending Section 155.347 for the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District (unanimous).
• Removed expiring prohibitions on applications for rezoning and lot development requirements.
• Extended the temporary prohibition on apartments, condominiums, and townhome dwellings.
• Extended the section's expiration date.

Transportation Committee

The Committee voted to recommend several individuals for appointment to county boards and commissions. Members also discussed the appointment process and received a monthly financial update.

• Recommendation of Ed Stewart to the York County Culture and Heritage Commission
• Recommendation of Cherie Barton to the Catawba Mental Health Board
• Recommendation of Chelsea Padgett, Teleia White, and Jennifer Scott to the York County Library Board
• Recommendation of Flint Holbrook to the Stormwater Appeals Board
• Recommendation of Debi Cloninger to the York County Planning Commission

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved FY 20/21 C-Fund selections of $300,000 for Districts One, Three, Five, and Six. The committee also approved, by a 4-2 vote, a motion to suspend the 15% C-fund allocation to the Economic Development Fund and designate all future C-fund contributions to each Council district.

• Approved FY 20/21 C-Fund selections: $300,000 for District One, $300,000 for District Three, $300,000 for District Five, and $300,000 for District Six (unanimous).
• Approved motion to suspend the 15% C-fund allocation to the Economic Development Fund and designate all future C-fund contributions to each Council district (4-2; Love, Roddey, Cox, Guffey in favor; Winkler, Hamilton against).

Finance & Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing applications for service and reappointments across several county boards and commissions. The meeting also includes a finance update.

• Appointments for Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointments for York County Natural Gas Board
• Appointments for Keep York County Beautiful
• Appointments for Board of Disabilities and Special Needs (Maxabilities)
• Appointments for Bethel Fire Tax District Board

The Finance & Operations Committee voted to recommend 19 appointments and reappointments to various York County boards for full Council consideration, including the Natural Gas Board, York County Forever, Keep York County Beautiful, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and others. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also discussed a court ruling favoring Duke in a tax appeal and heard a positive monthly financial update.

• Recommended Michael Drummond's reappointment to the Natural Gas Board
• Recommended Nichol Druckemiller and Creighton Hayes for York County Forever (Districts 1 and 7)
• Recommended Stephen Ballenger, Ashley Platts, Marie McFadden, Elizabeth Beuch, Marion Ray, and Marilyn Hakim for Keep York County Beautiful
• Recommended Billy Dunlap to the Olde English District, contingent on County Attorney review
• Recommended Barbara Candler, Tony Smith, and Derrick Williams for the Zoning Board of Appeals (Districts 2, 3, and 4)
• Recommended Ron Domurat to the Lake Wylie Park and Recreation District
• Recommended Kopper Thatch and Matt Burrell to the Board of Disabilities and Special Needs
• Recommended Lisa Arrowood and Benjamin Bolding to the Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board, and Joe Costello to the Bethel Fire Tax District Board

County Council

York County Council is meeting to vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and property exchanges for road projects. The body will also consider rezoning requests and an emergency ordinance regarding COVID-19 meeting rules.

• Galleria Boulevard Road Extension Project award to Blythe Development Company for $6,251,410.00
• Stockbridge Regional Wastewater Pump Station and Force Main project award for $2,494,220.30
• Revenue Billing and Tax Collection Software purchase from PCI, LLC not to exceed $1,375,900.00
• Replacement of Moss Justice Center's Guyed Radio Tower for $1,208,567.22
• Public hearing for rezoning 164.22 acres at 2499 Viesta Road from RD-II to AGC

The York County Council approved a rezoning of 164.22 acres on Viesta Road from RD-II to AGC for a campground, and approved several road and infrastructure projects, including a $6.25 million road extension and a $1.38 million tax software system. The council also approved a 4-3 vote to settle the Meriway Pointe dispute and authorized condemnation for a road widening project.

• Approved rezoning of 164.22 acres on Viesta Road from RD-II to AGC (unanimous)
• Approved $6,251,410 bid for Galleria Boulevard Road Extension (unanimous)
• Approved $1,375,900 for new Revenue Billing and Tax Collection software (unanimous)
• Approved $2,494,220 for Stockbridge Regional Wastewater Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved $1,208,567 for Moss Justice Center radio tower replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Meriway Pointe Settlement Agreement (4-3)
• Authorized condemnation for SC RTE 72 Road Widening, Tracts 56 and 57 (unanimous)
• Approved CHM/McCelvey lease agreement (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Transportation Committee met to determine funding allocations for the FY 20/21 C-Fund. Council members voted to approve specific dollar amounts for Districts One through Six.

• District One C-Fund allocation: $300,000
• District Two C-Fund allocation: $198,000
• District Three C-Fund allocation: $300,000
• District Four C-Fund allocation: $300,000
• District Five and Six C-Fund allocations: $300,000 each

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variance requests and denied one. Approved: a road frontage variance for John Potter (6-0), a road frontage variance for Donna Martin (5-1), a rear yard setback variance for Kip Goldhammer (6-0), and a Lake Wylie Buffer variance for Kenneth Starnes (unanimous after initial denial failed). Denied: a motion to deny Starnes' request failed (2-4), but the request was later approved with conditions.

• Approved road frontage variance for John Potter (6-0)
• Approved road frontage variance for Donna Martin (5-1)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for Kip Goldhammer (6-0)
• Denied motion to deny Kenneth Starnes' Lake Wylie Buffer variance (2-4)
• Approved Kenneth Starnes' Lake Wylie Buffer variance with conditions (unanimous)

County Council Workshop

The Transportation Committee met to review and approve funding allocations for road projects. The council voted unanimously to allocate funds for District 7.

• Approval of FY 20/21 C-Fund allocations and selections in District Seven for $400,000

The York County Council workshop covered updates on fire services, the 5-year comprehensive plan, the Recode project, small area plans, litter strategy, and economic development. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion session. The fire services proposal will be presented to the Fire Advisory Committee for review, and the comprehensive plan revisions are scheduled for adoption in late summer 2021.

• Discussed proposed 10-year fire capital plan, including purchasing equipment and adding 9 new firefighters over 10 years.
• Reviewed 5-year comprehensive plan update process, with adoption targeted for late summer 2021.
• Received update on Recode Project, with Module 1 under staff review and a Planning Commission workshop planned for late March.
• Discussed status of Small Area Plans, noting the Dave Lyle Boulevard plan was removed from the comp plan last year.
• Reviewed Litter Strategic Plan, including enforcement efforts and volunteer programs.
• Received economic development update, including strategic plan phases and incentive process.
• Council members requested additional information, including a fire equipment rotation schedule and a list of businesses not receiving FILOTs.
• Held executive session for legal advice on Blue Granite and water/sewer updates; no action taken afterward.

Planning Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 250-foot communication tower and two land subdivision requests with specific utility and easement conditions. A third variance request for property on Rivercrest Road was deferred until July 8, 2021.

• Approved 250' Communication Tower and height/design variances at 3633 McConnells Highway W
• Approved land subdivision variance at 3254 Passmore Road with utility and easement conditions
• Approved land subdivision variance at 1937 Briarwood Circle with utility and easement conditions
• Deferred variance request for 624 Rivercrest Road until July 8, 2021

The York County Planning Commission denied a variance request for the Ashe Downs townhome development, voting 6-2 against it for not meeting ordinance criteria. The commission then unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the same 81-lot townhome project with staff conditions. Other approvals included a road name change, subdivision revisions, a rezoning, and a zoning text amendment.

• Denied variance for Ashe Downs townhomes (6-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ashe Downs townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved road name change to Saint James Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved revision to The Peninsula at Lake Wylie subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-04 on Bechtler Road (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to extend Lake Wylie development prohibition (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to vote on several contracts, a rezoning request, and updates to the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District. The body will also discuss the Pathways Community Center and receive legal advice in executive session.

• Reimbursement Agreement with DR Horton, Inc for sanitary sewer improvements totaling approximately $2,102,641.00
• Rezoning request for 164.22 +/- acres at 2499 Viesta Road from RD-II to AGC
• Amendment #1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates for $71,872 for US321/Railroad Avenue Intersection Improvements
• Purchase of replacement technology from Data Network Solutions for $36,898.43
• Ordinance to amend the Lake Wylie Zoning Overlay District regarding temporary prohibitions on new development

The York County Council approved the third reading of an ordinance adding residential development and design standards for new single-family and multifamily structures in the Lake Wylie Overlay District. The council also approved a consent agenda including a rezoning, technology purchases, and various agreements, and authorized actions related to a legal settlement and a planned development.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, impact fee report, and rezoning from RD-II to AGC for 164.22 acres at 2499 Viesta Road.
• Approved the third reading of the ordinance establishing residential development and design standards in the Lake Wylie Overlay District.
• Authorized purchase of replacement technology from Data Network Solutions for $36,898.43.
• Authorized payment of taxes to Central Square not to exceed $85,653.96.
• Approved Cardconnect agreements for Ebenezer Park reservations.
• Approved Amendment #1 with Kimley-Horn for $71,872 for US321/Railroad Avenue improvements.
• Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with DR Horton for $2,102,641 for sanitary sewer improvements.
• Deferred the Meriway Pointe settlement agreement and authorized the County Manager to pursue a Planned Development change for Tax Map 617 parcels.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The York County Council decided on several rezoning requests and approved numerous operational contracts and grants. The body also voted on an ordinance to sell a speculative industrial building in East York Industrial Park.

• Approved rezoning of 2216 India Hook Road, 2850 Gordon Road, and 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road
• Approved $703,530.00 food services contract for Detention Center and Prison with Trinity Services Group, Inc.
• Approved $195,526.00 for bathroom renovations at the Rock Hill Library
• Approved $142,691.12 for a modular office building for the Sheriff's Office Lake Wylie remote location
• Approved sale of a 40,000 square foot industrial building at 1725 Genthe Court to Grid Training Corporation

The York County Zoning Committee discussed potential amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Codes, including changes to lot sizes, buffer tree spacing, cluster subdivisions, and residential density. A specific request to remove tree survey requirements from RUD outside the USB was recommended to Council, with the Planning Director advising to keep the tree save requirement. The motion to recommend removal of the tree survey carried.

• Recommended to Council to remove the tree survey requirement from RUD outside the USB (motion carried).
• Discussed potential amendments to Chapter 154 and 155, including cluster subdivisions and density table simplification, but no other formal votes were taken.

County Council Workshop

The Council held a workshop to discuss proposed FY21-22 budgets for the York County Library, the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and the Coroner's office. The meeting included reports on economic impacts of tourism and staffing needs for death investigations.

• York County Library proposed budget including furniture and equipment upgrades for Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Lake Wylie branches
• Convention and Visitor’s Bureau report of $63M direct economic impact and $300,000 in privately raised funds
• Coroner's request for one administrative staff member and two full-time Deputy Coroner Investigators
• Executive Session held regarding Visit York County and GT Real Estate FILOT

The York County Council held a two-day strategic planning session to review county government operations, management initiatives, and preliminary capital project priorities. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the session was informational and discussion-oriented, with council members requesting staff research on various topics.

• Reviewed county government structure and department functions
• Discussed management initiatives including HR expansion, procurement, public information, parks department, and animal control
• Reviewed preliminary capital project priorities with projected costs, subject to future appropriation
• Council members requested staff research on homelessness, panhandling, internet services, water/sewer expansion, stormwater fees, and litter

County Council Workshop

The committee reviewed a monthly financial update indicating that the budget remains on track. Discussions included vacancy rates in the Sheriff’s Department and other general fund departments, as well as the transfer of Local Government Fund money into the capital maintenance fund.

• Sheriff’s Department vacancy rate of 8.0% as of March 2021
• General fund department vacancy rate of 4.1% as of March 2021
• Transfer of Local Government Fund (LGF) funds into the capital maintenance fund

The York County Council held a two-day strategic planning session to review county government operations, management initiatives, and preliminary capital project priorities. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the session was informational and directive, with council members requesting staff research on various topics.

• Reviewed capital project priorities, including $22.8M for future Sheriff's capacity and $19.35M for Riverbend Park (preliminary, subject to appropriation)
• Discussed management initiatives: HR staffing, procurement expansion, public information office, parks department creation, animal control, and economic development incentives
• Council member Audette requested staff study homeless population, panhandling ordinance, and Comporium internet monopoly
• Council member Guffey requested review of C-Funds for economic development to be redirected to council districts
• Council member Hamilton requested aggressive water/sewer infrastructure expansion
• Council member Love requested continued research on Blue Granite water concerns and additional funding for York County Forever
• Council member Roddey requested research on stormwater utility fees
• Vice Chairman Winkler requested addressing excessive litter and minimal budget surplus

County Council

York County Council is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. The body will discuss property exchanges in Fort Mill for the US 21/SC 51 project and consider a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for 'Project Citrus Cooler'.

• Award New Heritage Gravity Sewer Phase 2 Project to Cleary Construction Inc. for $7,642,260.00
• Distributed Antenna System for Moss Justice Center Complex from Harris Communications, LLC for $117,971.60
• Recycling containers and lids from Peninsula Plastics Ltd for $48,021.60
• High speed internet services for Historic Brattonsville by AT&T for $37,450.00
• Zoning Code amendments for residential design standards in the Lake Wylie Overlay District

The York County Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $7.6 million sewer project, a tax incentive agreement for an unnamed company (Project Citrus Cooler), and several property exchanges for road improvements. They also approved a $37,450 AT&T internet service for Historic Brattonsville and a $48,021 purchase of recycling containers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $7,642,260 sewer project bid to Cleary Construction (unanimous)
• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement for Project Citrus Cooler (unanimous)
• Approved $37,450 AT&T internet service for Historic Brattonsville (unanimous)
• Approved $48,021 purchase of recycling containers from Peninsula Plastics (unanimous)
• Approved $117,971 Distributed Antenna System for Moss Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved traffic improvement agreement with Beaver Creek CRE (unanimous)
• Approved 4 property exchanges for US 21/SC 51 widening (unanimous)
• Approved joint representation agreement with Culture and Heritage Commission (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Transportation Committee met to consider a funding allocation for roadway improvements. The body voted unanimously to approve the expenditure.

• $200,000 Economic Development C-Fund allocation for SCDOT required roadway improvements at Aspen Business Park

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a rear yard setback variance for a deck at 535 Sandbar Pointe, approved a curb cut variance on Charlotte Highway with conditions, and approved reconsideration of a previously denied variance for the same properties. The board also elected Albert Quarles as Chair and Jeffrey Hunter as Vice-Chair.

• Denied variance for 12.5' encroachment into 25' rear yard setback for deck at 535 Sandbar Pointe (6-0)
• Approved curb cut variance on Charlotte Highway with conditions: updated TIA and Grand Tree protection (6-0)
• Approved reconsideration of disapproved variance for minimum lot width/road frontage at Catamount Drive and Charlotte Highway (6-0)
• Elected Albert Quarles as Chair and Jeffrey Hunter as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Planning Commission

York County Council approved the sale of a 40,000 square foot industrial building in East York Industrial Park to Grid Training Corporation. The body also authorized several law enforcement purchases and updated floodplain and zoning ordinances.

• Sale of speculative building at 1725 Genthe Court to Grid Training Corporation
• Purchase of body worn and dash cameras from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $357,286.87
• Armed security services contract with Allied Universal Security Service for $235,000.00
• Rezoning of 2850 Gordon Road from AGC-I to AGC and 3399 & 3409 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II
• Purchase of 304.6 stream mitigation credits for $68,535.00

The York County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Lauren Pines Phase III, a 50-lot single-family subdivision on 88.26 acres, and approved a rezoning of three parcels (164.22 acres) from RD-II to AGC for a park at Allison Creek Access Area. Both decisions were unanimous. The commission also reviewed the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan update, discussing bicycle travel, sidewalks, and public transit, but took no action on it.

• Approved preliminary plat for Lauren Pines Phase III (50 lots, 88.26 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21-01 for Stewart Inc/Duke Energy (164.22 acres from RD-II to AGC) (unanimous)

Finance & Operations Committee

The York County Zoning Board of Appeals decided on several variance and special exception requests. The board approved a school use request and a communication tower, while denying a deck variance in the Lake Wylie Buffer.

• Approved Special Exception for school use by York Preparatory Academy on Mt Holly Road and Tuckaway Road
• Approved 195-foot monopole communication tower at 1288 Porter Road
• Denied variance for 1,100 square foot deck at 3474 Lake Wylie Drive
• Approved road frontage variances for 2695 and 2699 Neely Store Road and 432 and 440 Pamela Road
• Approved setback variance for shed and gazebo at 839 Stratford Run Drive

County Council

The County Council is reviewing updates to the Subdivision and Zoning Codes, including the establishment of Cluster Subdivisions. The body is also discussing tax agreements and grants for economic development projects including Project Citrus Cooler and Project Jabba.

• Electrical upgrades to Law Enforcement Training Center: $493,050.00
• Hydraulic excavator for Solid Waste Department: $226,922.39
• Grant application for Project Citrus Cooler: $200,000
• Rezoning of 334 Rock Grove Ave from UD to RC-II
• Audio Visual equipment for Historic Courthouse: $58,351.27

Finance & Operations Committee

The County Council decided on several zoning changes and approved the first reading of an ordinance to sell a 40,000 square foot industrial building to Grid Training Corporation. The body also approved fee changes for sewer rates, landfill recycling, and Ebenezer Park facilities.

• Approved sale of industrial building at 1725 Genthe Court to Grid Training Corporation
• Approved $40,800 emergency procurement for transfer station pit repairs by Lear’s Welding & Fabrication Inc.
• Approved $35,550 in fiscal year 2022 Solid Waste Grants
• Approved rezoning of 20.75 acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I
• Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements for 'Project Recon' and 'Project Bear Claw'

The Finance & Operations Committee recommended four appointments to county boards and commissions for full Council consideration, including Greg Simmons to the Planning Commission, Luanne Kokolis to the Culture and Heritage Commission, John Edwards to Keep York County Beautiful, and Chris Tollefson to the Flint Hill Fire Tax Board. A fifth appointment, Billy Dunlap to the Olde English District Commission, failed for lack of a second. The committee also heard a financial update noting Duke Energy's tax appeal reduced their tax bills to 92%, with an estimated $1.5-$2.0 million impact countywide, and reported Sheriff's Department vacancies at 9% as of November 2020.

• Recommended Greg Simmons to Planning Commission (At Large) (carried)
• Recommended Luanne Kokolis to Culture and Heritage Commission (District 6) (carried)
• Recommended John Edwards to Keep York County Beautiful (District 3) (carried)
• Recommended Chris Tollefson to Flint Hill Fire Tax Board (reappointment) (carried)
• Billy Dunlap appointment to Olde English District Commission failed (no second)

County Council

The York County Council is meeting to discuss updates to the subdivision and zoning codes, including the establishment of cluster subdivisions. The body is also reviewing several utility relocation agreements and the sale of a 1.392-acre parcel in Fort Mill.

• Proposed sale of 1.392 acres near Spratt Street and Fort Mill Parkway
• Contract with Dodd Studios, LLC for $110,000 for Riverbend Park marketing plan
• Utility relocation agreements totaling $440,560.74 for FMSB/Spratt Street and $602,693.23 for SC 160 East
• Proposed creation of the Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks Special Tax District
• Rezoning request for 334 Rock Grove Ave from UD to RC-II

The York County Council approved a third reading of an ordinance amending a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for Project Daley and Ford, including inclusion in a multi-county industrial park. They also approved a rezoning at 334 Rock Grove Ave, a $110,000 contract for Riverbend Park marketing, and the sale of a 1.392-acre parcel in Fort Mill. A rezoning at 3555 Armstrong Ford Road was denied, and several other items were approved or deferred.

• Approved Project Daley and Ford tax incentive ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 334 Rock Grove Ave from UD to RC-II (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 contract with Dodd Studios for Riverbend Park plan (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning at 3555 Armstrong Ford Road from AGC to RUD (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1.392-acre parcel in Fort Mill (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 grant application to SC Coordinating Council (unanimous)
• Approved utility relocation agreements totaling $1,043,253.97 (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Rock Hill IGA on parking revenue (5-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

York County Council approved several infrastructure contracts, rezoning requests, and ordinances. The body also heard information regarding municipal election cycles and swore in new board and commission members.

• Approved $4,937,591.21 for Spratt Street and Fort Mill Parkway intersection improvements
• Approved $641,198.64 for 1,200 AMI smart water meters and software from Fortiline, Inc.
• Approved $170,000.00 for security cameras and door access at Joseph R. Moss Justice Center
• Approved rezoning of 20.75 +/- acres on Bechtler Road from UD to RUD-I
• First reading of ordinance to sell E.C. Black Building at 13 Congress Street South to the City of York

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals affirmed staff's interpretation of the parking requirement for the Lazy Hawk Road Planned Development (Case Z20-33) by a 6-0 vote, after reconsidering its November decision. The board also denied a variance for a fire pit and sitting area within the Lake Wylie Buffer at 10 Pine Point Road (Z21-1) by a 6-0 vote, and approved three other variances: for land disturbance in the buffer at 5657 Riverfront Road (Z21-2), and for road frontage reductions at 1289 Tom Joye Road (Z21-3) and Open Meadow Road (Z21-4), all by 6-0 votes. One variance request (Z20-29) was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved motion to reconsider November decision on Case Z20-33 (6-0)
• Affirmed staff's interpretation of parking requirement for Lazy Hawk Planned Development (6-0)
• Denied variance for fire pit and sitting area in Lake Wylie Buffer at 10 Pine Point Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for land disturbance in Lake Wylie Buffer at 5657 Riverfront Road with three conditions (6-0)
• Approved variance from road frontage requirement at 1289 Tom Joye Road to create two 1-acre parcels (6-0)
• Approved variance from road frontage requirement on Open Meadow Road to recombine parcels (6-0)
• Withdrawn: Variance request for rear yard setback at 1035 Wendy Road (Z20-29)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed and voted on multiple rezoning requests and subdivision plats. The body also approved a text amendment to the Zoning Code regarding tree preservation and discussed the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved re-addressing 6779 Oakridge Road to Shandamoore Drive in Clover
• Approved Shandamoore Lake subdivision for 11 single-family lots
• Approved Maybree Meadows subdivision preliminary plat for 35 single-family lots
• Approved rezoning of 0.76 acre at 2216 India Hook Road from RC-I to BD-III
• Approved rezoning of 8.80 acres at 3399 and 3409 Pleasant Road from RUD to BD-II

County Council

The County Council will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and hold public hearings on three rezoning requests. The body is also considering ordinances regarding park committees, tax incentives, and truck route designations.

• Utility Relocation Agreements with Duke Energy, York County Natural Gas Authority and Comporium totaling $436,853.47
• Purchase of a motor grader from James River Equipment for $213,381.03
• Purchase of four Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD SUVs for $142,384.00
• Rezoning requests for 3555 Armstrong Ford Road, 1291 Altura Road, and 334 Rock Grove Ave
• Contract with Pace Analytical for water sampling services estimated at $27,300.00 annually

The York County Council re-elected Christi Cox as Chairwoman and Robert Winkler as Vice-Chairman, both unanimously. The council approved a rezoning at 3555 Armstrong Ford Road from AGC to RUD by a 4-3 vote, denied a rezoning at 1291 Altura Road from RC-I to LI by a 6-1 vote, and approved a rezoning at 334 Rock Grove Ave from UD to RC-II unanimously. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including contracts, purchases, and resolutions.

• Elected Christi Cox as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Winkler as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3555 Armstrong Ford Road from AGC to RUD (4-3)
• Denied rezoning at 1291 Altura Road from RC-I to LI (6-1)
• Approved rezoning at 334 Rock Grove Ave from UD to RC-II (unanimous)
• Approved $213,381.03 motor grader purchase from James River Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $142,384.00 purchase of four Ford Police Interceptor SUVs (unanimous)
• Deferred utility relocation agreements totaling $440,560.74 (unanimous)