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Meeting recap · January 11, 2022

Council moved forward with a zoning change for an 86-acre development while initiating a process to fill vacancies on several county boards

The council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for property near Elgin, despite concerns regarding potential housing density and the need for a traffic study. Additionally, officials emphasized the importance of board attendance and signaled a need to refresh membership on several commissions, including the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

3 votes3 passed1 split
The vote behind the headline

Amending the County Zoning Map for 86 Acres (1st Reading): Council approved rezoning 86 acres near Elgin from RD-2 to R-15 for single-family residential development. DevelopmentSchools

     Yes 6 · No 1
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How they voted
✓ David Snodgrass✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Tom Gardner✓ Julian Burns✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✗ Jimmy Jones
What this was about
This ordinance initiates the process to rezone 86 acres of land located near Elgin from RD-2 (Rural Development) to R-15 (Residential), which allows for higher density single-family housing. The measure excludes a one-acre parcel currently housing a cellular tower, which will remain separate. Council members expressed concerns regarding the potential impact on local traffic and the school district, as well as questions about whether the project would utilize septic systems or extend sewer lines to the site. This was the first of three required readings, passing with a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Jimmy Jones casting the dissenting vote. Before future readings, staff has been tasked with gathering more concrete data on infrastructure impacts, including a required traffic study and school capacity assessment. The development is subject to further site plan review as the project moves forward in subsequent sessions.

PASSED    For 6 · Against 1. This rezoning from RD-2 to R-15 will be subject to further review regarding school district impacts and traffic studies

Votes at a glance ▸ showhide

Amending the County Zoning Map for 86 Acres (1st Reading): Council approved rezoning 86 acres near Elgin from RD-2 to R-15 for single-family residential development. DevelopmentSchools

     Yes 6 · No 1
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How they voted
✓ David Snodgrass✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Tom Gardner✓ Julian Burns✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✗ Jimmy Jones
What this was about
This ordinance initiates the process to rezone 86 acres of land located near Elgin from RD-2 (Rural Development) to R-15 (Residential), which allows for higher density single-family housing. The measure excludes a one-acre parcel currently housing a cellular tower, which will remain separate. Council members expressed concerns regarding the potential impact on local traffic and the school district, as well as questions about whether the project would utilize septic systems or extend sewer lines to the site. This was the first of three required readings, passing with a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Jimmy Jones casting the dissenting vote. Before future readings, staff has been tasked with gathering more concrete data on infrastructure impacts, including a required traffic study and school capacity assessment. The development is subject to further site plan review as the project moves forward in subsequent sessions.

PASSED    For 6 · Against 1. This rezoning from RD-2 to R-15 will be subject to further review regarding school district impacts and traffic studies

Amended Agenda:

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ David Snodgrass✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Tom Gardner✓ Julian Burns✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous). Council removed an executive session and discussion regarding land acquisition from the evening's agenda

Minutes (December 14, 2021):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ David Snodgrass✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Tom Gardner✓ Julian Burns✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous, D. Snodgrass abstained due to absence)

Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
  • Earthquake Activity: Staff provided an update on the series of tremors occurring along the I-20 corridor, noting that a dedicated information page is available at kershaw.sc.gov/earthquake. Officials urged residents to reserve 911 calls for emergencies only.
  • Arts Center Update: Dolly Patton, Director of the Arts Center of Kershaw County, presented an update on programming and historic building repairs, highlighting the center's role in the county's cultural and economic health.
  • Council Comments: Council members discussed concerns regarding the county road maintenance fee, the legal nature of council member benefits, and the importance of ensuring boards and commissions maintain active participation to avoid project delays.
Public comment ▸ showhide

There were no members of the public signed up to speak during the public comment period.

Coming up ▸ showhide
  • Next Meeting: January 25, 2022.
  • Budget Retreat: Scheduled for February 4 and February 5, 2022.

Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.

How this recap was made: Prepared from the meeting's live-stream transcript. The county's official minutes (the verified vote record) will be cross-checked automatically once the county publishes them, often a couple of months later. This is an automated summary written by software (a neural-network summarizer working from the documents above). Rely on the official county record for anything important.