Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on December 8, 2025 with all seven members present. The commission considered a full agenda of land development waivers, preliminary plats, rezonings, a tree protection ordinance amendment, and a master sign plan. All substantive motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar and an informational review of the rezoning tracking sheet.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker — Approved staff recommendation to grant a Land Development Waiver removing the internal access road requirement for a major subdivision at 2731 Meadow Road, Clover Community. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Waiver W25-10: Jonathan Street / HOF, LLC — Approved staff recommendation to grant a Land Development Waiver from the required 325-foot driveway separation on Highway 21 (45 mph posted speed limit), Fort Mill Community. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Preliminary Plat: Deborah Parker (Parker Family Estate) — Approved preliminary plat to further subdivide a parent parcel into 3 additional single-family lots on property zoned RUD, tax map 357-00-00-056, Council District 3. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Preliminary Plat: JCM Corporation of York County — Approved preliminary plat revision to the previously approved Hopes Corner Subdivision on property zoned RUD, tax maps 444-00-00-136, -137, -144, and -145, Council District 3. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Tree Protection During Construction Ordinance Amendment — Approved recommendation to amend Chapter 154: Land Development Code, Section 154.202 to increase the tree protection radius for Grand Trees. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Master Sign Plan: Rise Partners, LLC — Newport Commons — Approved Master Sign Plan for Newport Commons on property zoned PD at the Highway 161/Highway 274/Adnah Church Rd intersection, Council District 3. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Rezoning 25-49: Latif Taheri-Azar — Approved rezoning of two parcels totaling 0.19 acres from UD to RMX-6 on Ridley Street, Rock Hill, Council District 4. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Rezoning 25-51: Old York Road LLC — Approved rezoning of two parcels totaling 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC on Alexander Love Highway, York, Council District 3. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Rezoning 25-52: Chris Goodwin / Haven Home Investments LLC — Approved rezoning of a 20.18-acre parcel from RMX-10 to RUD on Haire Road, Fort Mill, Council District 7. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- Rezoning 25-53: JD Renovations LLC — Approved rezoning of a 5.89-acre parcel from AGC to RUD on Mobley Store Road, Rock Hill, Council District 5. Vote: Unanimously approved.
- 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates Calendar — Approved the 2026 meeting calendar. Vote: Unanimously approved.
Watchlist Flags
- Subdivision: Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker - Land Development Waiver — The commission approved a waiver removing the internal access road requirement for a major subdivision at 2731 Meadow Road, easing a land development condition tied to the broader subdivision project. Applicant Debra Parker spoke in favor; no other public comment was received.
> "Land Development Waiver to remove the internal access road requirement for a major subdivision on property zoned Rural Development (RUD) at 2731 Meadow Road in the Clover Community. Applicant Debra Parker spoke about the need for modifications. Staff rec[ommendation approved]."
- Subdivision: Preliminary Plat: Deborah Parker (Parker Family Estate) — The commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat to create 3 additional single-family lots by further subdividing a parent parcel previously subdivided, zoned RUD in Council District 3.
> "Request for preliminary plat approval to further subdivide with 3 additional single-family lots on parent parcel previ[ously subdivided]."
- Subdivision: Preliminary Plat: JCM Corporation of York County — The commission unanimously approved a revised preliminary plat for the previously approved Hopes Corner Subdivision on RUD-zoned property across four tax map parcels in Council District 3.
> "Request for preliminary plat approval for revision to previously approved Hopes Corner Subdivision. Property zoned Rural Deve[lopment (RUD)]."
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-49: Latif Taheri-Azar — The commission approved rezoning two parcels totaling 0.19 acres from UD to RMX-6 on Ridley Street, Rock Hill, a change that would allow for mixed residential use at a higher density than the prior designation.
> "Request to rezone two parcels totaling 0.19-acres from UD to RMX-6 located on Ridley Street, Rock Hill. Tax maps 670-00-00-059, -060."
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-51: Old York Road LLC — The commission approved rezoning 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to General Commercial (GC) on Alexander Love Highway in York, converting residential and neighborhood commercial land to a broader commercial classification.
> "Request to rezone two parcels totaling 2.55-acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC located on Alexander Love Highway, York. Tax maps 395-00-[00-010, -011]."
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-52: Chris Goodwin / Haven Home Investments LLC — The commission approved rezoning a 20.18-acre parcel from RMX-10 to RUD on Haire Road in Fort Mill, reducing the permitted residential density on the site.
> "Request to rezone a 20.18-acre parcel from RMX-10 to RUD located on Haire Road, Fort Mill. Tax map 738-00-0[0-046]."
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-53: JD Renovations LLC — The commission approved rezoning a 5.89-acre parcel from AGC (Agricultural Commercial) to RUD on Mobley Store Road, Rock Hill, transitioning the parcel toward rural residential development.
> "Request to rezone a 5.89-acre parcel from AGC to RUD located on Mobley Store Road, Rock Hill. Tax map 514-00-00-077, Council Distri[ct 5]."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar approved — specific dates not enumerated in meeting record; members and public should consult the adopted calendar for scheduled meetings.
Agenda Items
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1
Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker - Land Development Waiver
Request for Land Development Waiver to remove the internal access road requirement for a major subdivision on property zoned Rural Development (RUD) at 2731 Meadow Road in the Clover Community. Applicant Debra Parker spoke about the need for modifications. Staff recommendation approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Mike Duralia motioned to approve the recommendation by staff.
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / John Segura
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- land development waiver internal access road major subdivision Rural Development
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2
Waiver W25-10: Jonathan Street - Land Development Waiver
Request for Land Development Waiver from required driveway separation of 325-feet on a road with posted speed limit of 45 mph on behalf of HOF, LLC at 3474 Highway 21 in the Fort Mill Community. Civil Engineer Mark Stricklin spoke about the need for the waiver.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Tom Bach motioned to approve the recommendation by staff.
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Derrick Williams
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- land development waiver driveway separation speed limit
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1
Preliminary Plat: Deborah Parker (Parker Family Estate)
Request for preliminary plat approval to further subdivide with 3 additional single-family lots on parent parcel previously subdivided. Property zoned Rural Residential (RUD) at tax map 357-00-00-056, Council District 3.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Tom Bach motioned to approve and Kate Kraxberger seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- preliminary plat subdivision single-family lots Rural Residential
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2
Preliminary Plat: JCM Corporation of York County
Request for preliminary plat approval for revision to previously approved Hopes Corner Subdivision. Property zoned Rural Development (RUD) at tax maps 444-00-00-136, -137, -144, and -145, Council District 3.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Mike Duralia motioned to approve and John Segura seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / John Segura
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- preliminary plat subdivision revision Hopes Corner Subdivision Rural Development
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3
Tree Protection During Construction Ordinance Amendment
Planning Commission to review and provide recommendation to amend Chapter 154: Land Development Code, Section 154.202 to increase tree protection radius for Grand Trees. Peter Kisicki presented the amendment proposal.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- John Segura motioned to approve and Mike Duralia seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- John Segura / Mike Duralia
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
- Tags
- ordinance amendment tree protection Grand Trees land development code
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4
Master Sign Plan: Rise Partners, LLC - Newport Commons
Request for approval of Master Sign Plan for Newport Commons development. Property zoned Planned Development (PD) at southwestern corner of Highway 161/Highway 274/Adnah Church Rd intersection, Council District 3. Mark Kozevski RA AIA spoke about the need for the plan.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Mike Duralia motioned to approve and John Segura seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / John Segura
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- master sign plan Newport Commons Planned Development
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5
Rezoning 25-49: Latif Taheri-Azar
Request to rezone two parcels totaling 0.19-acres from UD to RMX-6 located on Ridley Street, Rock Hill. Tax maps 670-00-00-059, -060, Council District 4.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Kate Kraxberger motioned to approve and Mike Duralia seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / Mike Duralia
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning UD to RMX-6
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6
Rezoning 25-51: Old York Road LLC
Request to rezone two parcels totaling 2.55-acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC located on Alexander Love Highway, York. Tax maps 395-00-00-010, -011, Council District 3.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Aubrie Parham motioned to approve and Tom Bach seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Aubrie Parham / Tom Bach
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 and NC to GC
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7
Rezoning 25-52: Chris Goodwin / Haven Home Investments LLC
Request to rezone a 20.18-acre parcel from RMX-10 to RUD located on Haire Road, Fort Mill. Tax map 738-00-00-046, Council District 7.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Tom Bach motioned to approve and Kate Kraxberger seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Kate Kraxberger
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning RMX-10 to RUD
-
8
Rezoning 25-53: JD Renovations LLC
Request to rezone a 5.89-acre parcel from AGC to RUD located on Mobley Store Road, Rock Hill. Tax map 514-00-00-077, Council District 5.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Mike Duralia motioned to approve and James Wallace seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / James Wallace
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD
-
1
2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates Calendar
Planning Commission to approve the 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates calendar.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Mike Duralia motioned and James Wallace seconded.
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / James Wallace
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- calendar meeting dates
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2
Rezoning Tracking Sheet
Other Business item - Rezoning Tracking Sheet discussed.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning tracking
Votes
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Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker - Land Development Waiver
Mike Duralia motioned to approve the recommendation by staff.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
-
Waiver W25-10: Jonathan Street - Land Development Waiver
Tom Bach motioned to approve the recommendation by staff.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
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Preliminary Plat: Deborah Parker (Parker Family Estate)
Tom Bach motioned to approve and Kate Kraxberger seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Preliminary Plat: JCM Corporation of York County
Mike Duralia motioned to approve and John Segura seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Tree Protection During Construction Ordinance Amendment
John Segura motioned to approve and Mike Duralia seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
-
Master Sign Plan: Rise Partners, LLC - Newport Commons
Mike Duralia motioned to approve and John Segura seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning 25-49: Latif Taheri-Azar
Kate Kraxberger motioned to approve and Mike Duralia seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning 25-51: Old York Road LLC
Aubrie Parham motioned to approve and Tom Bach seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
-
Rezoning 25-52: Chris Goodwin / Haven Home Investments LLC
Tom Bach motioned to approve and Kate Kraxberger seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
Rezoning 25-53: JD Renovations LLC
Mike Duralia motioned to approve and James Wallace seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates Calendar
Mike Duralia motioned and James Wallace seconded.
- Vote
- Unanimously approved
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Public Hearings
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Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker - Land Development Waiver for internal access road requirement removal
Applicant Debra Parker spoke about the need for the modifications. No other public comments were received.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Waiver W25-10: Jonathan Street / HOF, LLC - Land Development Waiver for driveway separation
Civil Engineer Mark Stricklin spoke about the need for the land development waiver. No other public comments were received.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Waiver W25-04: Clint & Deborah Parker - Land Development Waiver
- Category
- subdivision
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Preliminary Plat: Deborah Parker (Parker Family Estate)
- Category
- subdivision
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Preliminary Plat: JCM Corporation of York County
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning 25-49: Latif Taheri-Azar
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-51: Old York Road LLC
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-52: Chris Goodwin / Haven Home Investments LLC
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-53: JD Renovations LLC
- Category
- rezoning
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