Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County Planning Commission held its regular meeting on July 14, 2025, with all six members present. The commission conducted officer elections, electing Mike Duralia as Vice Chair, before moving through a full agenda of land development and rezoning cases. Five rezoning requests and one land development waiver were considered, all approved, spanning properties in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and York. Discussion across multiple items touched on traffic concerns, noise at an event venue, chemical storage and incompatible industrial uses, and the jurisdictional nuances of a Fort Mill "donut hole" parcel.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Election of Vice Chair — Mike Duralia nominated by Aubrie Parham, seconded by John Segura; Duralia accepted the position. Vote: Approved.
- Approval of Minutes — June 9, 2025 — Motion to approve minutes. Vote: Unanimously approved. Moved by Kate Kraxberger, seconded by Aubrie Parham.
- Waiver — Caleb Chambers (Murphy Express, 931 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill) — Motion to approve Land Development Waiver from commercial driveway separation requirements. Vote: 5-1. No public comments were received during the public hearing.
- Rezoning 25-24 — Patrick Traynor (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill) — Motion to approve rezoning of 7.2-acre parcel from ID to GC. Vote: 6-0. Staff noted GC is a less intense zone than the existing ID designation.
- Rezoning 25-29 — Kris Kellogg (Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill) — Motion to approve rezoning of two parcels totaling 11.50 acres from RMX-10 to RUD for an event venue use. Vote: 6-0. Commission discussed noise concerns and the property's location within a Fort Mill donut hole.
- Rezoning 25-30 — York County Natural Gas Authority (Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill) — Motion to approve rezoning of two parcels totaling 28 acres from AGC and OI to ID, with a recommendation that County Council consider a deed restriction to prohibit incompatible uses. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning 25-31 — Robert and Kevin Bolin et al. (Allwood Road, York) — Motion to approve rezoning of three parcels totaling 9.62 acres from RUD to AGC with staff recommended conditions. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning 25-32 — Amy Boheler (1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York) — Motion to approve rezoning of 3.45-acre parcel from RSF-40 to RUD to allow the larger lot to remain with one home. Vote: 6-0.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-24 — Patrick Traynor (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill) — A 7.2-acre parcel owned by Aberman Family, LLC was approved for rezoning from ID to GC, a downzoning to a less intense commercial classification. The commission approved unanimously with no noted opposition.
> "Patrick Traynor (applicant) and Aberman Family, LLC (owner) requested rezoning of 7.2-acre parcel"
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-29 — Kris Kellogg (Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill) — Two parcels totaling 11.50 acres owned by Epps Farm LLC were approved for rezoning from RMX-10 to RUD to repurpose the site as an event venue using existing homes. Commission discussion flagged noise concerns and the property's location within a Fort Mill donut hole.
> "Kris Kellogg (applicant) and Epps Farm LLC (owner) requested rezoning of two parcels totaling 11.50 acres"
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-30 — York County Natural Gas Authority (Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill) — Two parcels totaling 28 acres were approved for rezoning from AGC and OI to ID for the Natural Gas Authority, with the commission recommending County Council consider a deed restriction against incompatible industrial uses. Concerns about chemicals and future use intensity were raised.
> "York County Natural Gas Authority requested rezoning of two parcels totaling 28 acr[es]"
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-31 — Robert and Kevin Bolin et al. (Allwood Road, York) — Three parcels totaling 9.62 acres were approved for rezoning from RUD to AGC with staff recommended conditions. Applicants include Robert Bolin, Kevin Bolin, Jennifer Bolin, Lauren Bolin, and Cody Williams.
> "Robert and Kevin Bolin, Jennifer Bolin, Lauren Bolin, and Cody Williams requested rezoning of thre[e parcels]"
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-32 — Amy Boheler (1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York) — A 3.45-acre parcel owned by Thomas Boheler was approved for rezoning from RSF-40 to RUD to allow the lot to remain intact with a single home rather than be subject to subdivision pressure under the existing single-family designation.
> "Amy Boheler (applicant) and Thomas Boheler (owner) requested rezoning of 3.45-acre parcel from RSF-40 to [RUD]"
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- County Council — Consider a deed restriction for tax map numbers 714-00-00-019 and -020 on Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill, to prohibit incompatible industrial uses.
Agenda Items
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Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved by the commission.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve agenda
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / John Segura
- Vote
- Approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural
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Election of Officer - Vice Chair
Mike Duralia was nominated for Vice Chair by Aubrie Parham and seconded by John Segura. Mike arrived at 6:03 p.m. and accepted the position.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- officer election
-
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Approval of Minutes - June 9, 2025
Minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve minutes
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- minutes approval
-
1
Waiver - Caleb Chambers (Murphy Express)
Caleb Chambers requested a Land Development Waiver from commercial driveway separation requirements for a proposed Murphy Express at 931 Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill. Staff reviewed the request and the public hearing was closed with no public comments. Commission discussed traffic and location concerns.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the waiver request
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Derrick Williams
- Vote
- 5-1
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- land development waiver commercial driveway Murphy Express
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1
Rezoning 25-24 - Patrick Traynor (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill)
Patrick Traynor (applicant) and Aberman Family, LLC (owner) requested rezoning of 7.2-acre parcel from ID to GC at 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill. Staff noted GC zone is less intense than current ID zone. Commission approved unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- John Segura / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning ID to GC
-
2
Rezoning 25-29 - Kris Kellogg (Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill)
Kris Kellogg (applicant) and Epps Farm LLC (owner) requested rezoning of two parcels totaling 11.50 acres from RMX-10 to RUD on Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill. The parcels will be repurposed for an event venue with homes being used as part of the venue. Commission discussed noise concerns and the fact that the property is in a Fort Mill donut hole.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning RMX-10 to RUD event venue
-
3
Rezoning 25-30 - York County Natural Gas Authority (Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill)
York County Natural Gas Authority requested rezoning of two parcels totaling 28 acres from AGC and OI to ID on Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill. Commission noted the lot is well buffered but expressed concerns regarding chemicals and future industrial uses. Motion approved with recommendation that County Council consider a deed restriction to prohibit incompatible uses.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning with recommendation for County Council to consider deed restriction
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Mike Duralia
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning AGC and OI to ID deed restriction recommended
-
4
Rezoning 25-31 - Robert and Kevin Bolin et al. (Allwood Road, York)
Robert and Kevin Bolin, Jennifer Bolin, Lauren Bolin, and Cody Williams requested rezoning of three parcels totaling 9.62 acres from RUD to AGC on Allwood Road, York. Commission approved with staff recommended conditions.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning request with staff recommended conditions
- Moved / seconded
- Aubrie Parham / Mike Duralia
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning RUD to AGC staff conditions
-
5
Rezoning 25-32 - Amy Boheler (1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York)
Amy Boheler (applicant) and Thomas Boheler (owner) requested rezoning of 3.45-acre parcel from RSF-40 to RUD at 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York. The rezoning will allow the larger lot to remain with only one home. Commission approved unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Aubrie Parham / John Segura
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to RUD
-
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Rezoning Tracking Sheet
Rezoning tracking sheet was discussed under other business.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- tracking
Votes
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Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve agenda
- Vote
- Approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Approval of Minutes - June 9, 2025
Motion to approve minutes
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
-
Waiver - Caleb Chambers (Murphy Express)
Motion to approve the waiver request
- Vote
- 5-1
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
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Rezoning 25-24 - Patrick Traynor (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill)
Motion to approve rezoning request
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning 25-29 - Kris Kellogg (Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill)
Motion to approve rezoning request
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning 25-30 - York County Natural Gas Authority (Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill)
Motion to approve rezoning with recommendation for County Council to consider deed restriction
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Rezoning 25-31 - Robert and Kevin Bolin et al. (Allwood Road, York)
Motion to approve rezoning request with staff recommended conditions
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Rezoning 25-32 - Amy Boheler (1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York)
Motion to approve rezoning request
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Public Hearings
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Waiver - Caleb Chambers (Murphy Express)
Public hearing was closed as there was no one to speak for or against the request.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
Action Items
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Consider a deed restriction for tax map numbers 714-00-00-019 and -020 on Schlumberger Drive to keep out incompatible industrial uses
- Owner
- County Council
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning 25-24 - Patrick Traynor (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill)
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-29 - Kris Kellogg (Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill)
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-30 - York County Natural Gas Authority (Schlumberger Drive, Fort Mill)
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-31 - Robert and Kevin Bolin et al. (Allwood Road, York)
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-32 - Amy Boheler (1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York)
- Category
- rezoning
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