Council passes second reading of the 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Council approved the second reading of the updated comprehensive plan, a document intended to guide the county's growth and land use policy for the next decade. While members acknowledged the need for technical corrections regarding historical sites and infrastructure data, they emphasized the plan is a living document that can be refined through future code updates.
Comprehensive Plan Update (2nd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The plan establishes a vision for future growth, though council members noted it requires further technical refinement before the final reading
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Multi-County Business Park with Lee County (2nd Reading):
Jobs & economyDevelopmentParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This update adds Project NAM to the joint business park to support economic development
Comprehensive Plan Update (2nd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The plan establishes a vision for future growth, though council members noted it requires further technical refinement before the final reading
Zoning Map Amendment for 1306 Skyview Drive (1st Reading):
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Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This allows a church to rezone a 0.50-acre parcel from residential to business to support community and homeless outreach services
Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations Text Amendments (3rd Reading):
Development
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1. This update clarifies procedures and timelines for text amendments and public hearing notices
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- Data Center Rezoning: Residents and local representatives spoke extensively in public comment to oppose the potential rezoning of a 162-acre site on Park Road for a massive data center. Council members clarified that no data center proposal is currently on the agenda and expressed the need for thorough study regarding environmental, noise, and utility impacts before any such project could be considered.
- Finance Committee Report: Councilman Tucker provided an update on the county's recreational projects, confirming that the Wateree boat ramp is nearing completion and that all four major recreation projects were funded without increasing millage or issuing new debt.
- Building Inspection Fees: Council discussed the fee structure for building inspections, emphasizing that the current policy aims to ensure quality control while keeping costs manageable for citizens.
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Twelve speakers addressed the Council, with the majority voicing concerns over the proposed data center, citing potential light and noise pollution, water consumption, and energy grid strain.
Other residents urged caution in finalizing the Comprehensive Plan, requesting that staff verify data accuracy regarding road safety, historical site rankings, and utility infrastructure before the third and final reading.
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- Smart Growth Committee Meeting: September 30 at 5:00 p.m.
- Comprehensive Plan Update (3rd Reading): October 14, 2025.
- Zoning Map Amendment for 1306 Skyview Drive (2nd Reading): October 14, 2025.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.