Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County Planning Commission held its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, with five of six members present. The agenda was substantive, covering one land development waiver, one preliminary plat, five rezoning requests, and a deferred decision on a school district impact fee study. Four of the five rezonings were approved unanimously, while one — Rezoning 25-35 along Hands Mill Highway — passed 4-1 after a motion to deny failed. The commission also heard a status report on the Clover School District's capital improvement plan and impact fee study, voting to defer action to allow members time for review.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda. Vote: Approved unanimously. Moved by John Segura, seconded by Tom Bach.
- Approval of July 14, 2025 Minutes — Motion to approve the July 14, 2025 minutes. Vote: Approved unanimously. Moved by Kate Kraxberger, seconded by John Segura.
- Waiver 25-06 - Buffalo II Investments, LLC — Motion to approve a Land Development Waiver from parking lot paving requirements at 3705 McConnells Hwy, Rock Hill, SC. Vote: 5-0. Applicant sought to avoid paving over an existing septic tank and drain field on a Rural Industrial zoned parcel.
- Clover School District Educational Facilities CIP and Impact Fee Study — Motion to defer decision and allow two weeks for review and submission of written questions. Vote: 5-0. Study showed increased need for development impact fees.
- Preliminary Plat - Riley Cove — Motion to approve the preliminary plat for a 27 single-family lot development by Weeks Development Group on Rural Development-I zoned property. Vote: 5-0.
- Rezoning 25-19 - Pyotr — Motion to deny request to rezone a 2.8-acre parcel from Rural Development to Light Industrial on Saluda Road, Rock Hill. Vote: 5-0 (denied).
- Rezoning 25-33 - Kyle Christopher / Carolina Capital Property, LLC — Motion to approve rezoning a 5.88-acre parcel from Urban Development to RSF-30 at 124 Benson Road, Rock Hill. Vote: 5-0. Staff confirmed sufficient space for three driveway access points.
- Rezoning 25-34 - Phelan-Bennett Development / Lakemont Property Investors, LLC — Motion to approve rezoning a 0.07-acre parcel from Urban Development to Light Industrial at 3643 Foothills Way, Fort Mill. Vote: 5-0. Parcel is surrounded by existing Light Industrial zoning.
- Rezoning 25-35 - Tim Helline / Mickline LLC et al. — Motion to approve rezoning 6 parcels totaling 5.4 acres from Regional Mixed Use-10 to General Commercial along Hands Mill Highway at Concord Road, York. Vote: 4-1 (John Segura dissenting). A prior motion to deny failed 0-5.
- Rezoning 25-36 - Garretts Landing County-Initiated Rezoning — Motion to approve county-initiated rezoning of 14 parcels from RSF-40 to RMX-20 within and adjacent to the Garretts Landing residential neighborhood. Vote: 5-0. Rezoning is consistent with a negotiated settlement agreement for development as originally intended.
Watchlist Flags
- school_facilities: Clover School District Educational Facilities CIP and Impact Fee Study — Staff presented an updated capital improvement plan and impact fee study for Clover School District indicating increased need for development impact fees; the Commission deferred its decision pending member review and written questions.
> "pkins and Carson Bise presented a status report on the Clover School District's capital improvement plan update and impact fee study showing increased need for development impact fees. The Commission voted to defer decision to allow for review and submission"
- subdivision: Preliminary Plat - Riley Cove — Weeks Development Group received unanimous preliminary plat approval for a 27 single-family lot subdivision on Rural Development-I zoned property.
> "Weeks Development Group requested preliminary plat approval for a 27 single-family lot development on Rural Development-I zoned property. Marion"
- rezoning: Rezoning 25-19 - Pyotr — A request to rezone a 2.8-acre parcel from Rural Development to Light Industrial on Saluda Road, Rock Hill was unanimously denied by the Commission.
> "Request to rezone a 2.8-acre parcel from Rural Development to Light Industrial on Saluda Road in Rock Hill. The Commission voted unanimously to"
- rezoning: Rezoning 25-33 - Kyle Christopher / Carolina Capital Property, LLC — A 5.88-acre parcel at 124 Benson Road, Rock Hill was approved for rezoning from Urban Development to RSF-30, enabling residential single-family development.
> "Request to rezone a 5.88-acre parcel from Urban Development to RSF-30 at 124 Benson Road, Rock Hill"
- rezoning: Rezoning 25-34 - Phelan-Bennett Development / Lakemont Property Investors, LLC — A 0.07-acre parcel at 3643 Foothills Way, Fort Mill was approved for rezoning from Urban Development to Light Industrial, consistent with surrounding zoning.
> "Request to rezone a 0.07-acre parcel from Urban Development to Light Industrial at 3643"
- rezoning: Rezoning 25-35 - Tim Helline / Mickline LLC et al. — Six parcels totaling 5.4 acres along Hands Mill Highway at Concord Road, York were approved for rezoning from Regional Mixed Use-10 to General Commercial in a contested 4-1 vote after a motion to deny failed.
> "Request to rezone 6 parcels totaling 5.4 acres from Regional Mixed Use-10 to General Commercial along Hands Mill Hi"
- rezoning: Rezoning 25-36 - Garretts Landing County-Initiated Rezoning — York County Council's initiative to rezone 14 parcels in and around the Garretts Landing neighborhood from RSF-40 to RMX-20 was unanimously approved, consistent with a negotiated settlement agreement governing the development.
> "York County Council initiated rezoning of 14 parcels within and adjacent to the existing Garretts Landing"
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Commission members — Review Clover School District impact fee study materials and submit written questions to Diane Dil within two weeks of August 11, 2025 (due approximately August 25, 2025).
Agenda Items
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Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved by the Commission.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Moved / seconded
- John Segura / Tom Bach
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- administrative
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Approval of July 14, 2025 Minutes
The minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the July 14, 2025 minutes
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / John Segura
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- administrative
-
1
Waiver 25-06 - Buffalo II Investments, LLC - Parking Lot Paving Waiver
Lindsey Egner on behalf of Buffalo II Investments, LLC requested a Land Development Waiver from parking lot paving requirements on a Rural Industrial zoned parcel. The business sought to avoid paving over the septic tank and drain field. Public hearing testimony addressed past septic tank issues and the need for accessibility.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the waiver request
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- waiver parking septic tank land development
-
1
Clover School District Educational Facilities CIP and Impact Fee Study
Mark Hopkins and Carson Bise presented a status report on the Clover School District's capital improvement plan update and impact fee study showing increased need for development impact fees. The Commission voted to defer decision to allow for review and submission of written questions.
- Outcome
- deferred
- Motion
- Motion to defer decision and allow two weeks for review and questions
- Moved / seconded
- John Segura / Tom Bach
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- impact fees education capital improvement facilities
-
2
Preliminary Plat - Riley Cove
Weeks Development Group requested preliminary plat approval for a 27 single-family lot development on Rural Development-I zoned property. Marion Ray presented the update and the motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the preliminary plat
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / Derrick Williams
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- preliminary plat subdivision residential development
-
3
Rezoning 25-19 - Pyotr
Request to rezone a 2.8-acre parcel from Rural Development to Light Industrial on Saluda Road in Rock Hill. The Commission voted unanimously to deny the request.
- Outcome
- denied
- Motion
- Motion to deny the rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Aubrie Parham / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning RUD to LI
-
4
Rezoning 25-33 - Kyle Christopher / Carolina Capital Property, LLC
Request to rezone a 5.88-acre parcel from Urban Development to RSF-30 at 124 Benson Road, Rock Hill. Commissioners inquired about three driveway access; staff confirmed sufficient space. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning UD to RSF-30 driveway access
-
5
Rezoning 25-34 - Phelan-Bennett Development / Lakemont Property Investors, LLC
Request to rezone a 0.07-acre parcel from Urban Development to Light Industrial at 3643 Foothills Way, Fort Mill. The parcel is surrounded by Light Industrial zoning. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning UD to LI small parcel
-
6
Rezoning 25-35 - Tim Helline / Mickline LLC et al.
Request to rezone 6 parcels totaling 5.4 acres from Regional Mixed Use-10 to General Commercial along Hands Mill Highway at Concord Road, York. A motion to deny failed 0-5. A subsequent motion to approve by Derrick Williams passed 4-1, with John Segura voting against.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Derrick Williams / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- 4-1
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
- Tags
- rezoning RMX-10 to GC multi-parcel
-
7
Rezoning 25-36 - Garretts Landing County-Initiated Rezoning
York County Council initiated rezoning of 14 parcels within and adjacent to the existing Garretts Landing residential neighborhood from RSF-40 to RMX-20 to continue development as originally intended per negotiated settlement agreement. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the county-initiated rezoning
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / John Segura
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to RMX-20 county-initiated settlement agreement
-
1
Rezoning Tracking Sheet
Review of rezoning tracking sheet under Other Business.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- administrative
Votes
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Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Approval of July 14, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve the July 14, 2025 minutes
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Waiver 25-06 - Buffalo II Investments, LLC - Parking Lot Paving Waiver
Motion to approve the waiver request
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
-
Clover School District Educational Facilities CIP and Impact Fee Study
Motion to defer decision and allow two weeks for review and questions
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- deferred
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Preliminary Plat - Riley Cove
Motion to approve the preliminary plat
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning 25-19 - Pyotr
Motion to deny the rezoning request
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- denied
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning 25-33 - Kyle Christopher / Carolina Capital Property, LLC
Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning 25-34 - Phelan-Bennett Development / Lakemont Property Investors, LLC
Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Rezoning 25-35 - Tim Helline / Mickline LLC et al.
Motion to approve the rezoning request
- Vote
- 4-1
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
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Rezoning 25-36 - Garretts Landing County-Initiated Rezoning
Motion to approve the county-initiated rezoning
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Public Hearings
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Waiver 25-06 - Buffalo II Investments, LLC Parking Lot Paving Waiver
Ray Egner spoke about past issues of the septic tank being crushed and the need for accessibility to it. Tim Helline spoke in favor of non-paving.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
Action Items
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Review presentation materials and submit written questions regarding Clover School District impact fee study to Diane Dil
- Owner
- Commission members
- Due
- Two weeks from meeting date
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Clover School District Educational Facilities CIP and Impact Fee Study
- Category
- school_facilities
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Preliminary Plat - Riley Cove
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning 25-19 - Pyotr
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-33 - Kyle Christopher / Carolina Capital Property, LLC
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-34 - Phelan-Bennett Development / Lakemont Property Investors, LLC
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-35 - Tim Helline / Mickline LLC et al.
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-36 - Garretts Landing County-Initiated Rezoning
- Category
- rezoning
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