Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County Planning Commission held its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, with all seven members present and staff planner Thomas Newlin in attendance. The commission conducted its annual organizational business, electing Kate Kraxberger as Chairperson and Mike Duralia as Vice Chairperson for 2026. Two rezoning requests were heard and acted upon, both presented by Thomas Newlin. The meeting also included a review of the rezoning tracking sheet and a brief executive session before adjourning at 6:13 PM.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda. Vote: Approved unanimously. Moved by Kate Kraxberger, seconded by John Segura.
- Approval of Minutes — December 8, 2025 — Motion to approve the December 8, 2025 minutes, with a note to correct John's first name. Vote: Approved unanimously. Moved by Tom Bach, seconded by John Segura.
- Election of Chairperson for 2026 — Motion to elect Kate Kraxberger as Chairperson for 2026. Vote: Approved unanimously. Nominated by Mike Duralia, seconded by Tom Bach.
- Election of Vice Chairperson for 2026 — Motion to elect Mike Duralia as Vice Chairperson for 2026. Vote: Approved unanimously. Nominated by Tom Bach, seconded by Aubrie Parham.
- Rezoning 25-54 (PGM Properties LLC / RPC Road, Fort Mill) — Motion for approval to rezone three parcels totaling 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC. Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Moved by Mike Duralia, seconded by John Segura.
- Rezoning 25-56 (Phillip Long / Springpoint Road, Rock Hill) — Motion for approval to rezone a 1.86-acre parcel from RSF-40 to RSF-30. Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Moved by Tom Bach, seconded by Aubrie Parham.
- Adjournment — Motion to adjourn at 6:13 PM. Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0). Moved by Tom Bach, seconded by Aubrie Parham.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-54 — Vanesse Hangen Brustlin (Applicant) / PGM Properties LLC (Owner) — Three parcels totaling 6.89 acres on RPC Road, Fort Mill were approved for rezoning from UD and RMX-10 to General Commercial (GC). The commission approved the request unanimously with no noted opposition.
> "Rezoning 25-54: Vanesse Hangen Brustlin (Applicant) PGM Properties LLC (Owner) | Request to rezone three parcels totaling 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC on RPC Roa"
- Rezoning: Rezoning 25-56 — Alyssa Hudspeth (Applicant) / Phillip Long (Owner) — A 1.86-acre parcel on Springpoint Road, Rock Hill was approved for rezoning from RSF-40 to RSF-30, a shift to a slightly less restrictive single-family residential district. The commission approved the request unanimously.
> "Rezoning 25-56: Alyssa Hudspeth (Applicant) Phillip Long (Owner) | Request to rezone a 1.86-acre parcel from RSF-40 to RSF-30 on Springpoint Road, Rock Hill. Thomas New"
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
None recorded.
Agenda Items
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1
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was unanimously approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Moved / seconded
- Kate Kraxberger / John Segura
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural
-
2
Approval of Minutes - December 8, 2025
The December 8, 2025 minutes were unanimously approved with a note to correct John's first name on last month's minutes.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the December 8, 2025 minutes
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / John Segura
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural minutes
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3
Planning Commission to Elect Chairperson for 2026
Mike Duralia nominated Kate Kraxberger for Chair. Tom Bach seconded the nomination. No other nominations were reported.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to elect Kate Kraxberger as Chairperson for 2026
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / Tom Bach
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural election
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4
Planning Commission to Elect Vice Chairperson for 2026
Tom Bach nominated Mike Duralia for Vice Chair. Aubrie Parham seconded the nomination. No other nominations were reported.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to elect Mike Duralia as Vice Chairperson for 2026
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural election
-
5
Rezoning 25-54: Vanesse Hangen Brustlin (Applicant) PGM Properties LLC (Owner)
Request to rezone three parcels totaling 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC on RPC Road, Fort Mill. Thomas Newlin presented the request.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion for approval of Rezoning 25-54
- Moved / seconded
- Mike Duralia / John Segura
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- rezoning land use
-
6
Rezoning 25-56: Alyssa Hudspeth (Applicant) Phillip Long (Owner)
Request to rezone a 1.86-acre parcel from RSF-40 to RSF-30 on Springpoint Road, Rock Hill. Thomas Newlin presented the request.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion for approval of Rezoning 25-56
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning land use
-
7
Rezoning Tracking Sheet
Discussion of the 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.2
- Tags
- rezoning administrative
-
8
Executive Session
Executive session held.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session
-
9
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 PM.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to adjourn
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Bach / Aubrie Parham
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- procedural
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 Minutes - December 8, 2025
Motion to approve the December 8, 2025 minutes
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Planning Commission to Elect Chairperson for 2026
Motion to elect Kate Kraxberger as Chairperson for 2026
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Planning Commission to Elect Vice Chairperson for 2026
Motion to elect Mike Duralia as Vice Chairperson for 2026
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Rezoning 25-54: Vanesse Hangen Brustlin (Applicant) PGM Properties LLC (Owner)
Motion for approval of Rezoning 25-54
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
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Rezoning 25-56: Alyssa Hudspeth (Applicant) Phillip Long (Owner)
Motion for approval of Rezoning 25-56
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
- Vote
- Approved unanimously (7-0)
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning 25-54: Vanesse Hangen Brustlin (Applicant) PGM Properties LLC (Owner)
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning 25-56: Alyssa Hudspeth (Applicant) Phillip Long (Owner)
- Category
- rezoning
Uncertainty Notes
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- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.