Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County County Council held a regular meeting on March 2, 2026 with all seven members present. The council conducted three public hearings on rezoning cases, approving two and denying one by a 5-2 vote. A large consent-style agenda addressed numerous equipment and procurement items, two third-reading rezonings, grants, and service contracts. The council also directed staff to initiate a county-driven rezoning process affecting 184 parcels in three townhome communities in Council District 7. All votes were unanimous except the denial of Case #26-01 on Saluda Road.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of February 16, 2026 Minutes — Motion to approve minutes of the February 16, 2026 meeting. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case #25-54 (Third Reading) — RPC Road, Fort Mill — Motion to approve rezoning from UD and RMX-10 to GC for 6.89 acres for self-storage facility use by PGM Properties LLC. Vote: 7-0. Planning Commission had recommended approval 7-0.
- Rezoning Case #25-56 (Third Reading) — 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill — Motion to approve rezoning from RSF-40 to RSF-30 for 1.86 acres for manufactured home placement by Alyssa Hudspeth. Vote: 7-0. Planning Commission had recommended approval 7-0.
- SC Dept. of Public Health EMS Grant-in-Aid — Motion to approve acceptance of $20,689.34 grant with a required 5.5% match from receiving EMS providers. Vote: 7-0.
- Bethel Fire Department Turnout Gear — Motion to approve purchase of 23 sets of structural firefighting turnout gear for $102,722.14 via SC state contract. Vote: 7-0. Replaces gear approaching expiration.
- Solicitor's Office — Karpel Solutions Purchase Order — Motion to approve $131,665 for annual maintenance and hosting of Prosecutor by Karpel case management system. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Works — Kubota SVL97-3 Track Skid Loader — Motion to approve purchase of one skid loader for $91,458.40 from Corner Equipment via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing. Vote: 7-0. Replaces 2015 Caterpillar 259D in Solid Waste Disposal division.
- Utilities — Two 9,000# Mini-Excavators — Motion to approve purchase of two mini-excavators from Bobcat of Rock Hill for $134,855.88 via cooperative purchasing. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Works — 2026 Ford F-450 Crew Cab Truck — Motion to approve purchase of one truck with 12' dump body from Dick Smith Ford via State Contract for $86,857.00. Vote: 7-0. Replaces 2012 Ford F-450 in Solid Waste Recycling division.
- Utilities — Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavator — Motion to approve purchase from Vermeer All Roads of Charlotte, NC via Sourcewell for $66,963.00. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Works — Energreen Alpha Eagle 33' Boom Mower — Motion to approve purchase from Professional Machines of Aiken, SC via SC State Contract for $331,812.00. Vote: 7-0. Replaces 2017 John Deere tractor with Alamo boom mower used by Road Maintenance.
- McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center Change Orders — Motion to ratify change orders #1–#4 totaling $34,939.00 with Pinnix Inc. for total project cost of $624,789.00. Vote: 7-0. Changes addressed unforeseen field conditions.
- Subrecipient Agreement — Keystone Substance Abuse, LLC — Motion to approve agreement for sub-recipient auditing under SC Opioid Recovery Funding guidelines. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Works — Three 22-Ton Tilt Trailers — Motion to approve purchase from Lee Transport of Columbia, SC via SC State Contract for $96,285.00. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Works — Two 2026 Freightliner M2-106 26' Stake Trucks — Motion to approve purchase from Excel Truck Group of Columbia, SC via SC State Contract for $290,404.00. Vote: 7-0.
- Water Tank Maintenance Contract (RFP #3009) — Motion to approve three-year contract with Southern Corrosion Inc. of Roanoke Rapids, NC for $317,340.00 annually for maintenance of ten water storage tanks, with option for two one-year renewals. Vote: 7-0.
- Email Filter Annual Maintenance — Motion to approve $52,533.00 purchase from SHI for email security maintenance. Vote: 7-0.
- Rejection of All RFP #3023 Proposals — Inmate Health Services — Motion to approve rejection of all proposals for health care services at Moss Justice Detention Center. Vote: 7-0.
- Bid #3025 — 2024-2026 Paving Project #23353 — Motion to approve award to Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC of Charlotte, NC including Alternates A & B for $4,571,662.81. Vote: 7-0. Project covers roadway repairs and speed table installation on selected C-Fund roads.
- 2025 Annual Impact Fee Report — Motion to receive report as information per SC statute and York County ordinance. Vote: 7-0.
- Public Hearing — Rezoning Case #25-48 (2389 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill) — Motion to approve rezoning from RUD to GC for 0.611 acres with conditions regarding subdivision and deed restrictions. Vote: 7-0. Proposed use is gasoline sales; no public opposition.
- Public Hearing — Rezoning Case #26-01 (Saluda Road, Rock Hill) — Motion to deny rezoning from AGC to NC for 2.2 acres proposed for commercial retail. Vote: 5-2. Three individuals spoke in opposition; two spoke in favor.
- Public Hearing — Rezoning Case #26-02 (Hands Mill Highway) — Motion to approve rezoning from UD to GC for 7.0 acres for proposed retail/grocery store. Vote: 7-0. No public opposition.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading — Case #25-54 — Council gave final (third reading) approval to rezone 6.89 acres on RPC Road, Fort Mill from UD and RMX-10 to General Commercial (GC) for a self-storage facility proposed by PGM Properties LLC, represented by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin. The Planning Commission had previously recommended approval 7-0.
> "Rezoning request from UD and RMX-10 to GC for 6.89 acres on RPC Road, Fort Mill for self-storage facility use by"
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading — Case #25-56 — Council gave final (third reading) approval to rezone 1.86 acres at 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill from RSF-40 to RSF-30 to allow placement of a manufactured home by applicant Alyssa Hudspeth. The Planning Commission had previously recommended approval 7-0.
> "Rezoning request from RSF-40 to RSF-30 for 1.86 acres on Springpoint Road, Rock Hill for manufactured home place"
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Planning and Development Services Department to initiate rezoning of 184 parcels in three existing townhome communities in Council District 7 from RMX-20 to RMX-6 per York County Code Section 155.1137(A)(1).
- Justice & Public Safety Committee Meeting — February 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m., chaired by Tommy Adkins.
Agenda Items
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1
Approval of February 16, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Council approved the minutes of the February 16, 2026 meeting.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes
-
2
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-54
Rezoning request from UD and RMX-10 to GC for 6.89 acres on RPC Road, Fort Mill for self-storage facility use by PGM Properties LLC. Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. Staff supports the rezoning.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning self-storage third reading
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-56
Rezoning request from RSF-40 to RSF-30 for 1.86 acres on Springpoint Road, Rock Hill for manufactured home placement. Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. Staff supports the rezoning.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning manufactured home third reading
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4
SC Department of Public Health EMS Grant-in-Aid
Council approved acceptance of a SC Department of Public Health EMS Grant-in-Aid in the amount of $20,689.34 with a required match of 5.5% from receiving EMS providers for improving or upgrading the EMS system.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- EMS grant emergency medical services
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5
Purchase of 23 Sets of Firefighting Gear for Bethel Fire Department
Bethel Fire Department requested approval to purchase 23 sets of structural firefighting turnout gear for $102,722.14 through SC state contract procurement to replace gear approaching expiration. Purchase supports County's Safe Communities initiative.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- fire department equipment procurement
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6
Solicitor's Office Purchase Order for Karpel Solutions
Solicitor's Office requested approval for annual maintenance and hosting for Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK) case management system in the amount of $131,665. PbK is the office case management system containing all case files dating back to 1992.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- solicitor case management software
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7
Purchase of Kubota SVL97-3 Track Skid Loader for Public Works
Public Works requested approval to purchase one new Kubota SVL97-3 track skid loader from Corner Equipment of York, SC via SC Sourcewell cooperative purchasing for $91,458.40. This is a replacement for a 2015 Caterpillar 259D track skid loader in the Solid Waste Disposal division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- public works equipment procurement
-
8
Purchase of Two 9,000# Mini-Excavators for Utilities Department
Utilities Department requested approval to purchase two 9,000# mini-excavators from Bobcat of Rock Hill via Cooperative Purchasing for $134,855.88. One replaces a 2007 Yanmar with nearly 2,500 hours; the second is an approved FY25/26 capital addition. Both operated by Utilities department.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- utilities equipment procurement
-
9
Purchase of Ford F-450 4x2 Crew Cab Truck for Public Works
Public Works requested approval to purchase one 2026 Ford F-450 4x2 crew cab truck with 12' dump body from Dick Smith Ford via State Contract for $86,857.00. This replaces a 2012 Ford F-450 4x2 crew cab truck in the Solid Waste Recycling division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6-7
- Tags
- public works equipment procurement
-
10
Purchase of Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavator for Utilities Department
Utilities Department requested approval to purchase one new trailer mounted vacuum excavator from Vermeer All Roads of Charlotte, NC via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing for $66,963.00. FY25/26 capital approved purchase for use by Utilities department.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- utilities equipment procurement
-
11
Purchase of Energreen Alpha Eagle 33' Boom Mower for Public Works
Public Works requested approval to purchase one Energreen Alpha Eagle 33' boom mower from Professional Machines of Aiken, SC via SC State Contract for $331,812.00. This machine replaces a 2017 John Deere 6120E tractor with 23' Alamo boom mower. Operated by Road Maintenance division to cut overhanging limbs and brush from rights-of-way.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- public works equipment procurement
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12
Ratification of Change Orders for McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center
Council ratified change orders #1 through #4 totaling $34,939.00 and a contract amendment for construction of site improvements at the McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center with Pinnix Inc. for total project cost of $624,789.00. Changes were necessary to address unforeseen field conditions to meet design intent, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- recycling center construction change orders
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13
Subrecipient Agreement with Keystone Substance Abuse, LLC
Council approved a subrecipient agreement between York County and Keystone Substance Abuse, LLC for sub-recipient auditing with regard to South Carolina Opioid Recovery Funding. Per SC Opioid Funding guidelines, York County is responsible for auditing subrecipients of the county's allocated opioid funding.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- opioid recovery funding substance abuse
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14
Purchase of Three 22-Ton Tilt Trailers for Public Works
Public Works requested approval to purchase three 22-ton tilt trailers from Lee Transport of Columbia, SC via SC State Contract for $96,285.00. These are replacements for three 22-ton trailers used to haul equipment such as backhoes and asphalt pavers by the Road Maintenance division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- public works equipment procurement
-
15
Purchase of Two 26' Stake Trucks for Public Works
Public Works requested approval to purchase two 2026 Freightliner M2-106 26' stake trucks from Excel Truck Group of Columbia, SC via SC State Contract for $290,404.00. These are replacements for two cleanup trucks used to haul materials from York County Collection & Recycling Centers by the Solid Waste Collections division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- public works equipment procurement
-
16
Water Tank Maintenance Contract Agreement RFP #3009
Council approved contractual agreement with Southern Corrosion Inc. of Roanoke Rapids NC for York County Water Tank Maintenance for routine inspection, evaluation, and maintenance services of ten water storage tanks. Contract is for $317,340.00 annually for initial three-year term with option to renew for maximum of two consecutive one-year terms.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.9-10
- Tags
- utilities water maintenance
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17
Email Filter Annual Maintenance Purchase
Council requested approval for purchase of Email Filter annual maintenance in the amount of $52,533.00 from SHI. The email filter protects York County from email-based threats such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- IT cybersecurity email
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18
Rejection of All RFP #3023 Proposals for Inmate Health Services
Sheriff's Office requested Council rejection of all proposals received for RFP #3023 regarding health care services for inmates at York County's Moss Justice Detention Center.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- detention health services RFP
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19
Award of Bid #3025 for York County 2024-2026 Paving Project #23353
Council approved award of Bid #3025 for York County 2024-2026 Paving Project #23353 including Alternates A & B to Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC of Charlotte NC for total annual cost of $4,571,662.81. Project involves repairing and installing speed tables on selected roadways from Transportation Committee C-Fund Selection.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.10-11
- Tags
- paving roads procurement
-
20
Receipt of 2025 Annual Impact Fee Report
Council received the 2025 Annual Impact Fee Report as information. South Carolina statute and York County ordinance require an annual impact fee report be provided to County Council at their first meeting in March.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- impact fees report
Votes
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Approval of February 16, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-54
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-56
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
SC Department of Public Health EMS Grant-in-Aid
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
Purchase of 23 Sets of Firefighting Gear for Bethel Fire Department
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Solicitor's Office Purchase Order for Karpel Solutions
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Purchase of Kubota SVL97-3 Track Skid Loader for Public Works
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Purchase of Two 9,000# Mini-Excavators for Utilities Department
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Purchase of Ford F-450 4x2 Crew Cab Truck for Public Works
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6-7
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Purchase of Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavator for Utilities Department
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Purchase of Energreen Alpha Eagle 33' Boom Mower for Public Works
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Ratification of Change Orders for McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Subrecipient Agreement with Keystone Substance Abuse, LLC
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Purchase of Three 22-Ton Tilt Trailers for Public Works
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Purchase of Two 26' Stake Trucks for Public Works
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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Water Tank Maintenance Contract Agreement RFP #3009
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9-10
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Email Filter Annual Maintenance Purchase
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Rejection of All RFP #3023 Proposals for Inmate Health Services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Award of Bid #3025 for York County 2024-2026 Paving Project #23353
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10-11
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Receipt of 2025 Annual Impact Fee Report
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- informational
- Source ref
- page: p.11
Public Hearings
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Rezoning Action: Case #25-48 - Rezone from RUD to GC, 0.611 acres, 2389 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill
Thomas Newlin provided overview of proposed gasoline sales use. No one interested in speaking for or against the rezoning. Motion to close hearing passed unanimously. Motion to approve with conditions regarding subdivision and deed restrictions passed 7-0.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.11-12
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Rezoning Action: Case #26-01 - Rezone from AGC to NC, 2.2 acres, Saluda Road, Rock Hill
Thomas Newlin provided overview of proposed commercial retail store. Three individuals spoke in opposition (John Craig, Peter Schontz, Jonathan Williams). Two individuals spoke in favor (Greg with CDP Rock Hill LLC, Amy Craig). One person (Mr. Craig) opposed rezoning. Motion to close and reopen hearing occurred. Motion to deny passed 5-2.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.12-14
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Rezoning Action: Case #26-02 - Rezone from UD to GC, 7.0 acres, Hands Mill Highway
Thomas Newlin provided overview of proposed commercial development for retail/grocery store. No one interested in speaking for or against rezoning. Motion to close hearing passed unanimously. Motion to approve passed 7-0.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.14-15
Action Items
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Initiate rezoning process for 184 parcels in three existing townhome communities within Council District 7 from RMX-20 to RMX-6 zoning district per York County Code Section 155.1137(A)(1)
- Owner
- Planning and Development Services Department
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15-16
Upcoming Dates
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Justice & Public Safety Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Chairman Tommy Adkins
- Date
- 2026-02-25
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-54
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case #25-56
- Category
- rezoning
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