Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFort Mill, SC · October 18, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
TOWN OF FORT MILL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 18, 2022
112 Confederate Street
6:00 PM
Present: James Traynor, Dan Stout, Hynek Lettang, Jason Therrell, Matthew Lucarelli,
Senior Planner Alex Moore, Planning Director Penelope Karagounis, Wesley H.,
Lynn Wilson, Chris Robusto, Melissa Burklin, Ben Hudgins, and Andreas
Schuhmacher
Absent: Mark Kerr, Sarah Curtis,
Chairman James Traynor called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 pm on
Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
DISCUSSION OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve since there was not a meeting on September 20, 2022.
However, staff provided information that the August 2022 Planning Commission meeting
minutes will be on the agenda in November for the Planning Commission to review and
approve.
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Annexation Request: Shirley Wilson Sexton and Debra Wilson submitted by Chris
Robusto, DRB Group
Planning Director Penelope Karagounis read the staff report. Chris Robusto from DRG
Group would like to annex York County Tax Map Number 704-00-00-002 and 705-00-
00-012 which consists of vacant land located at the intersection of JW Wilson Road and
537 Canyon Trail. The applicant has requested to annex +/- 40.16 acres of this property.
Pending successful annexation, the applicant proposes to combine the two parcels to
develop a subdivision with 80 single-family homes. The R-10, One-Family Residential
District allows for low-to-medium density residential purposes. The regulations which
apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of
a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings situated on zoning lots having
an area of 10,000 square feet or more. Minimum lot width measured at the building
line is 75 feet; front setback is 35 feet; side setback is 10 feet; and rear setback is 35
feet.
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The property is located within an area that has been designated as “Residential – Low
Density” on the Town of Fort Mill’s Future Land Use Map from December 2020. This
land use category is intended for single family detached neighborhoods with up to two
dwellings units per acre. The neighborhoods character is not simply limited to the
number of allowed dwelling units per acre. Low density residential neighborhoods
typically have average lot size of 25,000 square feet or greater, lack off-street
pedestrian facilities and have larger setbacks. The annexation/rezoning request for R-
10 does not meet the intent of the future land use map with the Town of Fort Mill 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
The annexation development application required the completion of a traffic impact
analysis (TIA). Preparation of the TIA was completed by the Town’s traffic engineering
consultant and included coordination with SCDOT and the County. Completion of this
TIA indicated the necessity of off-site transportation improvements to mitigate the
development’s impact to the transportation network. Construction of these off-site
transportation improvements will be the responsibility of the developer.
The applicant Chris Robusto from DRB Group which is Dan Ryan Builder Group (also
known as the residential single-family component of their parent company Crescent
Homes who built Masons Bend subdivision) provided a brief presentation and
introduction for their proposal to why they would like to annex and rezone to R-10 for
a future site of an 80-unit single-family homes. He mentioned this subdivision would
have no vinyl and have quality architectural standards.
Mr. Robusto mentioned the proposed property was not landlocked but had easements
to the property. He will buy the easements to be able to upgrade the gravel road to a
paved ditched road with York County standards if he is able to build a subdivision. He
has had discussions with Darin Wilson to buy right-of-way for a future access road into
his proposed subdivision. Mr. Robusto he is proposing the roads in his subdivision
would be private roads and not be the responsibility of the Town to maintain. He is
also proposing to donate 4 to 5 acres to the Town, where he can connect trails to the
existing Banks Athletic Park, build either a splash pad for children or a splash pad for
dogs where he would dedicate $100,000 to the Town to use for this proposed park that
would be open to all residents. He also mentioned that a TIA was completed, and he is
in the final stages of signing the Transportation Mitigation Agreement.
Chairman Traynor mentioned the park addition is a nice proposal for the proposed
subdivision. He asked if this land was buildable, and Chris Robusto mentioned it was
suitable land to build a park and it was not in floodplain. Chris Robusto said he would
build something that the Town desires with his $100,000 contribution to the park.
Planning Director Penelope Karagounis states these are great questions, but we need
to keep in mind tonight we are hearing the proposal for an annexation/rezoning request
and not a subdivision request. Also, some of these extra details and contributions can
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be reflected in a development agreement. The annexation/rezoning request proposal
does qualify to enter in a development agreement because the two properties are over
25 acres. However, this is not our decision or the Planning Commission’s decision to
enter in a development agreement. These discussions can be made with Town Council
if Town Council and Mr. Chris Robusto would like to enter in a development agreement.
Director Karagounis explained how the development agreement can lock in the
agreements between the two parties to make sure these contributions are being met.
The Planning Commission members discussed how the proposal has 2 units per acre,
but the lot size is much smaller than the intent of the future land use map designation
of low density residential. The low-density residential neighborhood typically has an
average lot size of 25,000 square feet or greater and this proposal has a minimum lot
size of 10,000 square feet. Commissioner Lucarelli suggested perhaps the residential
zoning designation should be R-15 or R-25. Mr. Robusto mentioned the impact of the
cost of building a better County Road to access the property is not feasible to have a
residential subdivision of less than 80 units and therefore he is asking for the R-10
zoning classification if these parcels are annexed into the town limits of Fort Mill.
Commissioner Lettang mentioned the zoning proposal is going against the future land
use map and we should not go against the future land use map. Chairman Traynor did
mention in the past, Town Council has amended the future land use map in the
Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director Karagounis said that during her time here at
the Town, we have amended the future land use map during the rewrite of the 2040
Town of Fort Mill Comprehensive Plan and during the Crossroads MXU, Development
Agreement process. One of the requirements to enter in a development agreement, is
if the project meets the future land use map. The Town needed to amend the future
land use map with Crossroads to enter in a development agreement. There is a process
that we have done in the past where it goes through the Planning Commission and then
Town Council for a vote to amend the future land use map. At this time, staff has not
received any notice to amend the future land use map in this area. Therefore, the
properties in consideration for the annexation/rezoning request to R-10 is designated
as low density residential on the future land use map.
Planning Director Karagounis mentioned that the past 7 months, we have worked with
Chris Robusto and our traffic consultant Kimley-Horn to conduct a Traffic Impact
Analysis for the annexation/rezoning request. The TIA has been completed and
approved and we are waiting for the applicant to sign the Transportation Mitigation
Agreement.
Commissioner Lettang asked if the citizens have been informed about this
annexation/rezoning request. Planning Director Karagounis mentioned that the public
hearing is not until the Town Council meeting, so we do not provide notices to the
public at the Planning Commission level. A public notice is only submitted to the media
15 days before the public hearing at Town Council and 15 days before the public hearing
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Planning Staff does post the property for the upcoming Public Hearing meeting at Town
Council. Staff did receive one email from an adjacent property owner asking questions
about the annexation/rezoning request of DRB Group. Chris Robusto mentioned that
he reached out to the Waterside at Catawba HOA and they were not able to meet with
him due to changes of the HOA board. He plans to meet with them at the HOA earliest
convenience.
Commissioner Lettang mentioned that he did not see a recommendation line from the
Planning staff in the report. Planning Director Karagounis mentioned that Planning staff
does not state a recommendation in the staff report but only state if this
annexation/rezoning request meets the criteria to apply for an annexation.
There was discussion on how the area has changed dramatically in the vicinity of this
property. The surrounding properties have been approved with either development
agreements and MXU zoning or with a zoning district of R-5 that no longer exists for the
regulations of the Town of Fort Mill. Chairman Traynor stated Town Council will need
to make the decision if they will enter in a development agreement with the applicant.
There could be discussions of look into another residential district if Town Council
decides to annex the two properties. Commissioner Lucarelli mentioned it is a slippery
slope to recommend approval when it does not comply with the future land use map.
Commissioner Stout made a motion to recommend approval of the
annexation/rezoning request of R-10 and Commissioner Therrell seconded the motion.
The Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve the
annexation/rezoning request by a vote of 3-2.
2. Final Plat Amendment: Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1
Senior Planner Alex Moore provided a brief overview of the request, the purpose of which
was to review and consider granting approval of a revised final plat. The request was
submitted by the applicant, R. Joe Harris & Associates. The property owner is Pecan Ridge
Homeowner’s Association. The property is zoned R-5. The current parcel consists of 21.8
acres and is part of Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1 final plat. The applicant has applied for a
revision of this final plat with the proposal for the creation of a lot consisting of 6,751 square
feet (0.155-acre). The purpose of this is so that the existing sewer pump station will be on a
unique, individual lot.
A sewer pump station is permitted within the R-5 zoning district as a public utility.
The conditional requirements for such a use are met:
(1) Such use is enclosed by a fence or wall at least six feet in height, or by some other
screening material deemed appropriate as part of the appearance review process.
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(2) There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment
on the premises.
(3) A landscaped strip not less than ten feet in width is planted and maintained around the
facility.
Senior Planner Moore then noted the attachments to the staff report and application which
included a letter from the town engineer indicating the necessity of the final plat revision,
photographs of the site, the existing final plat, and the proposed, revised final plat.
Moore stated that creation of this lot could not be done administratively due to the development
agreement for Pecan Ridge not including language to allow for such an administrative action.
Thus, only Planning Commission can give final approval of the revised final plat as proposed.
Moore then asked the Planning Commissioners if there were any questions about the application
for the revised final plat as submitted.
Chairman Traynor asked for confirmation that the lot being subdivided was indeed the proposal
and that the pump station was already there. Moore confirmed that the pump station was in
place and operational and that the proposed lot was being created due to Town of Fort Mill Utility
Department requirements.
Senior Planner Moore then indicated that Melissa Burklin with LGI Homes was in attendance if
Planning Commissioners wished to ask her any questions. LGI Homes is the project developer.
Chairman Traynor indicated that he was satisfied with the existing natural landscaping that was
in place around the pump station.
Planning Commissioner Dan Stout asked how the pump station was currently shown on the
existing final plat. Senior Planner Moore clarified the existing location of the proposed lot on the
current final plat and indicated that the pump station was now located within a larger 21.8-acre
parcel of property. The proposal was now to create the smaller, 6,751 square foot parcel within
this larger tract. The newly created parcel would then be deeded to the Town of Fort Mill.
Planning Commissioner Dan Stout noted that Planning Commission had seen a similar case
before. Moore indicated that there had been a similar case within The Forest at Fort Mill where
a lot was created so that an existing pump station would be located within an individual lot to be
deeded to the Town of Fort Mill.
Planning Commissioner Matt Lucarelli then asked if this parcel needed to have frontage on a
public road. Senior Planner Moore responded that there was no language in the ordinance to
require that a public utility such as this to have public road frontage. He stated that the proposed
lot did meet minimum lot size and lot width requirements for the R-5 zoning district. He indicated
that requiring deed road frontage necessitate, in this instance, conveying property from existing
lots which could possibly create non-conforming residential lots. The current condition of an
easement across the two residential lots, along with a paved access road within the easement,
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seemed to work well for this pump station. However, he noted that Mr. Lucarelli’s question was
well-taken and a good one.
Planning Commissioner Dan Stout then asked who owned the easement. Chairman Traynor
stated that the town owns the easement.
Planning Commissioner Stout then asked who was responsible for the maintenance of the
easement.
Senior Planner Moore asked Ms. Melissa Burklin of LGI Homes if she was aware of any
agreements on the maintenance of this respective easement. Ms. Burklin stated that it was her
understanding that there would be language in the deed which indicated that maintenance of
the easement would be the responsibility of the Town of Fort Mill. Planning Director Penelope
Karagounis stated that this was her understanding as well.
Chairman Traynor stated that in his experience in dealing with the county utilities department
on such easements that the county would ultimately take over maintenance of such easements.
He then stated that he believed that the current action to create a new lot by way of the final
plat revision is a routine request.
There being no other comments or questions, Chairman Traynor entertained a motion. Planning
Commissioner Lucarelli made a motion to approve the application for the proposed revision of
the Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1 final plat, resulting in the creation of a lot consisting of 0.155-
acre parcel as submitted. Planning Commissioner Lettang seconded the motion. The final plat
was approved by a vote of 5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.
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Agenda
TOWN OF FORT MILL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 18, 2022
112 Confederate Street
6:00 PM
AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Annexation Request: Shirley Wilson Sexton and Debra Wilson submitted by: Chris
Robusto; DRB [Pages 2-24]
An ordinance annexing York County Tax Map Numbers 7040000002 and 7050000012 located
at the intersection of JW Wilson Road and 537 Canyon Trail with approximately +/- 40.16
acres.
2. Final Plat Amendment: Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1 [Pages 25-41]
A request from R. Joe Harris and Associates to amend the existing Phase II, Map 1 Final Plat
by adding a new parcel for the Town of Fort Mill Pump Station Site.
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type Planning Commission
Meeting Date October 18, 2022
Request Summary
Action (Old Bus.) X Action (New Bus.) Info/Discussion
Request Type
Public Hearing Executive Session Other
Case Summary
X Annexation Rezoning Text Amendment
Case Type
Subdivision Plat Appearance Review Other
Property Information
Applicant Shirley Wilson Sexton and Debra Wilson – submitted by: Chris Robusto; DRB
Group
Property Owner Family Trust of Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr. and Minnie Mae Wilson as trustees
of the Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr. and Minnie Mae Wilson Family Trust; and
Estate of George Andrew Wilson/Debra H. Wilson
Property Location 537 Canyon Trail and near the intersection of J W. Wilson Road
Tax Map Number 7040000002 and 7050000012
Acreage ± 40.16
Current Zoning RUD, Rural Development District (York County)
Proposed Zoning R-10, One-family Residential District (Town of Fort Mill)
Existing Use Vacant and wooded
Title
An ordinance annexing York County Tax Map Numbers 7040000002 and 7050000012 located at the
intersection of JW Wilson Road and 537 Canyon Trail with approximately +/- 40.16 acres.
Background Information
Site The subject parcels, York County Tax Map Number 704-00-00-002 and 705-00-00-012
Characteristics consists of vacant land located at the intersection of JW Wilson Road and 537 Canyon
Trail. The applicant has requested to annex ± 40.16 acres of this property, which is
currently vacant. The applicant would like to build a subdivision with 80 single-family units
Neighboring Direction Zoning Existing Use
Uses North RUD (County) Single-Family Residential
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South MXU Mixed-Use Development
(Waterside at Catawba)
East MXU and RUD Mixed-Use Development
(County) (Waterside at Catawba);
and RUD (County)
West GI General Industrial;
Bradley Business Park
Zoning This property is currently located within unincorporated York County and zoned RUD,
Summary Rural Development District.
This district is intended to protect and preserve areas of the county which are presently
rural in character and use. This district is to serve to discourage rapid growth while
allowing growth through orderly use and timely transition of rural areas. Permitted uses
(some of which may require site plan approval) within the RUD zoning district include:
animal hospitals and veterinarian clinics; keeping or raising of animals (including
equestrian stables, tracks, and fields, and kennels); campgrounds; churches; schools;
community centers; family day care and nursing homes; general farming facilities;
greenhouses; outdoor recreation facilities; and dwellings of no more than one per
approved platted lot to include manufactured homes, modular homes, and single family
detached homes.
The applicant has requested a proposed annexation request for the +/-40.16 acres with
the zoning designation of R-10, One-family Residential District. Pending successful
annexation, the applicant proposes to combine the two parcels to develop a subdivision.
The R-10, One-Family Residential District allows for low-to-medium density residential
purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the
formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings
situated on zoning lots having an area of 10,000 square feet or more, and to discourage
any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting
the residential character of the district. Minimum lot width measured at the building line
is 75 feet; front setback is 35 feet; side setback is 10 feet; and rear setback is 35 feet.
Comprehensive The property is located within an area that has been designated as “Residential – Low
Plan Density” on the Town of Fort Mill’s Future Land Use Map last updated in December 2020.
This land use category is intended for single family detached neighborhoods with up to
two dwellings units per acre. The neighborhood’s character is not simply limited to the
number of allowed dwelling units per acre. Low density residential neighborhoods
typically have average lot size of 25,000 square feet or greater, lack off-street pedestrian
facilities, and have larger setbacks.
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Traffic Impact The annexation development application required the completion of a traffic impact
analysis (TIA). Preparation of the TIA was completed by the town’s traffic engineering
consultant and included coordination with SCDOT and the County. Completion of this TIA
indicated the necessity of off-site transportation improvements to mitigate the
development’s impact to the transportation network. Construction of these off-site
transportation improvements will be the responsibility of the developer.
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Fire Impact The property is located approximately 2.7 miles (6 minutes) ordinary driving distance from
the Town’s fire station #2 located at 1245 Fort Mill Parkway.
Utility Impact The property is in the town’s service area and would be served by the town’s water and
sewer system. As with all other projects, any upgrades necessary to serve the project
would be borne by the applicant. The applicant would also be responsible for securing any
necessary easements to connect to the town’s existing utility system.
School Impact The proposed zoning request is R-10, and the applicant is proposing to do a residential
subdivision with 80 single-family units. The +/- 40.16 acres would have a density of 2.0
per acre. The York County Impact Fee would apply for the residential units to be paid to
York County for the impact to the Fort Mill School District.
Discussion The property is contiguous to the Town limits and is, therefore, eligible for annexation.
The applicant is requesting an annexation to be able to build a subdivision with 80 single-
family units. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Residential – Low Density.
Typically, the average lot size is 25,000 square feet or greater for low density residential.
The minimum lot size for R-10 is 10,000 square feet and the annexation/zoning request
for R-10 does not meet the intent of the future land use map with the Town of Fort Mill
2040 Comprehensive Plan.
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Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the annexation ordinance with a zoning designation R-10.
2. Recommend approval of the annexation ordinance with an alternate zoning designation
3. Recommend denial of the annexation request.
Agenda Action Item
Agenda Action Item These parcels meet Town of Fort Mill criteria for an annexation request
Name & Title Penelope Karagounis, Planning Director
Department Planning Department
Date of Request September 22, 2022
Legislative History
Planning Commission 10/18/2022: Scheduled
First Reading 11/14/2022: Tentative
Public Hearing 11/14/2022: Tentative
Second Reading 11/28/2022: Tentative
Attachments
• Annexation Application
• Aerial Map
• Zoning Map
• Draft Ordinance w/Exhibit “A” & Exhibit “B”
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Aerial Map
Green Circles = Parcels for Annexation/Rezoning
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Zoning Map
Stars = location of parcel with RUD zoning district in the County. The MXU to the South is the
Waterside at Catawba subdivision.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-___
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING YORK COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS 7040000002 and 7050000012
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF JW WILSON ROAD AND 537 CANYON TRAIL, CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 40.16 +/- ACRES
WHEREAS, a proper petition was submitted to the Fort Mill Town Council on September 22,
2022, by the Family Trust of Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr. and Minnie Mae Wilson as trustees of the
Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr. and Minnie Mae Wilson Family Trust; and Estate of George Andrew
Wilson/Debra H. Wilson (the “Property Owners”), requesting York County Tax Map Numbers 704-00-
00-002 and 705-00-00-012, such parcels being owned fully by the Property Owners, be annexed to
and included within the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Mill under the provisions of S.C. Code
Section 5-3-150(3); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Town of Fort Mill, in a duly called meeting on
October 18, reviewed the request and forwarded their recommendation to Town Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was advertised and held on ________________________ during
a duly called regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Fort Mill; and
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina, as amended,
provides that any area or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the
municipality by filing with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real
estate in the area requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the
petition and annex the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the
municipality, the annexation is complete; and
WHEREAS, using the definition of “contiguous” as outlined in S.C. Code Section 5-3-305, the
Town Council has determined that the above referenced property is contiguous to property that was
previously annexed into the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Mill; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that annexation would be in the best interest
of both the property owner and the Town of Fort Mill;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Fort Mill in Council
assembled:
SECTION I. Annexation. It is hereby declared by the Town Council of the Town of Fort Mill,
in Council assembled, that the incorporated limits of the Town of Fort Mill shall be extended so as to
include, annex and make a part of said Town, the described area of territory above referred to, being
more or less 40.16 +/- acres, the same being fully described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, and
contiguous to land already within the Town of Fort Mill. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 5-3-110, this
annexation shall include the whole or any part of any street, roadway, or highway abutting the above
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referenced property, not exceeding the width thereof, provided such street, roadway or highway has
been accepted for and is under permanent public maintenance by the Town of Fort Mill, York County,
or the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
SECTION II. Zoning Classification of Annexed Property. The above-described property, upon
annexation into the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Mill, shall be zoned, as follows: R-10, One-
family residential district.
SECTION III. Voting District. For the purpose of municipal elections, the above-described
property, upon annexation into the incorporated limits of the Town of Fort Mill, shall be assigned to
and made a part of Ward Four (4).
SECTION IV. Notification. Notice of the annexation of the above-described area and the
inclusion thereof within the incorporated limits of the Town of Fort Mill shall forthwith be filed with
the Secretary of State of South Carolina (SCSOS), the South Carolina Department of Public Safety
(SCDPS), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), pursuant to S.C. Code § 5-3-
90(E).
SECTION V. Severability. If any section, subsection, or clause of this ordinance shall be
deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections,
subsections, and clauses shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION VI. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of
adoption.
SIGNED AND SEALED this _____ day of ___________________, 2022, having been duly
adopted by the Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill on the _____ day of ___________________,
2022.
First Reading: TOWN OF FORT MILL
Public Hearing:
Second Reading: ______________________________
Guynn H. Savage, Mayor
LEGAL REVIEW ATTEST
______________________________ ______________________________
Barron B. Mack, Jr, Town Attorney Virginia Burgess, Town Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Property Description
All those certain pieces, parcels or tracts of land lying, being and situate in Fort Mill Township, County
of York, State of South Carolina, containing +/-40.16 acres, more or less, containing all the property
shown in the map attached as Exhibit B, and being more particularly described as a York County Tax
Map Numbers 704-00-00-002 and 705-00-00-012 located at the intersection of JW Wilson Road and
537 Canyon Trail.
Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 5-3-110, this annexation shall include the whole or any part of any
street, roadway, or highway abutting the above referenced property, not exceeding the width
thereof, provided such street, roadway or highway has been accepted for and is under permanent
public maintenance by the Town of Fort Mill, York County, or the South Carolina Department of
Transportation.
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EXHIBIT B
Property Survey
York County Tax Map Numbers 7040000002 and 7050000012
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type Planning Commission
Meeting Date October 18th, 2022
Request Summary
Action (Old Bus.) X Action (New Bus.) Info/Discussion
Request Type
Public Hearing Executive Session Other
Case Summary
Annexation Rezoning Text Amendment
Case Type
X Subdivision Plat Appearance Review Other
Property Information
Applicant Patrick Murphy, PE, R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.
Property Owner Pecan Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc.
Property Location Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1
Tax Map Number Tax Map 020-13-02-060 (± 21.8 acres)
Acreage The proposed acreage is a ± 0.155-acre (± 6,751 square feet) parcel that
would be subdivided from the overall ± 21.8-acre tract
Zoning District R-5, Single-Family Residential
Existing Use The portion of the property proposed for subdivision currently contains a
sewer pump station.
Title
Final Plat Amendment: Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1. A request from R. Joe Harris & Associates to
amend the existing Phase II, Map 1 Final plat by adding a new parcel for the Town of Fort Mill Pump
Station site.
Background Information
Site Characteristics The existing parcel, Tax Map Number 020-13-02-060, is comprised of ± 21.8
acres of vacant land. This property is part of the overall project open space
for the Pecan Ridge Subdivision. A large portion of the ± 21.8-acre parcel is
encumbered with a ± 502-foot-wide Duke Power easement containing
high-voltage transmission lines. The proposed ± 0.155-acre parcel is
located south of this transmission easement. This section of property
currently contains a sewer pump station.
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Neighboring Uses Direction Zoning Existing Use
North R-5 Open Space Land &
Single-Family Homes
South MXU Single-Family Homes
East R-5 Open Space Land
West R-5 Open Space Land &
Single-Family Homes
Discussion The Town of Fort Mill Utilities Department is requiring that a portion of tax
parcel 020-13-02-060, containing an existing sewer pump station, be
platted. Upon approval of this subdivision property, the newly created
parcel will be deeded to the Town of Fort Mill.
The parcel as proposed (±6,751 square feet) meets the minimum R-5 lot
size of 5,000 square feet. The sewer pump station is currently accessed via
a paved, service road located within a twenty-foot-wide access easement.
This paved, service road connects with the Pecan Ridge Road cul-de-sac.
The access easement is visible on both the existing and the proposed,
revised final plat.
Per the Town of Fort Mill Zoning Ordinance, a sewer pump station is
categorized as a public utility substation, or sub-installation, and is a
permitted, conditional use within the R-5 Zoning District. The conditions
listed as conditions include the following: (1) Such use is enclosed by a
fence or wall at least six feet in height, or by some other screening material
deemed appropriate as part of the appearance review process; (2) There is
neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or
equipment on the premises; (3) A landscaped strip not less than ten feet in
width is planted and maintained around the facility.
There is indeed a fence around the existing sewer pump station. There is
no office or commercial operation at this facility. There is an existing thirty-
five-foot natural buffer to the south of the pump station with additional
landscaping surrounding the facility. There are pictures of the existing
conditions around the sewer pump station within the planning
commissioners’ packet. These photos indicate that adequate screening is
in place on this site.
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Alternatives
1. Approve the application for the proposed revision of the Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1 final
plat and new ± 0.155-acre parcel
2. Deny the application for the proposed revision of the Pecan Ridge Phase II, Map 1 final plat
and new ± 0.155-acre parcel
Agenda Action Item
Agenda Action Item The proposed parcel meets the criteria for a public utility substation lot
Summary located within an R-5 Zoning District in the Town of Fort Mill
Name & Title Alex Moore, Senior Planner
Department Planning Department
Date of Request 10/18/22
Legislative History
Planning Commission 10/18/2022: Scheduled
Attachments
• Application
• Town Engineer’s Letter
• Pictures of Site
• Aerial Map
• Current, Final Plat of Record
• Proposed, Final Plat Revision
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Proposed
New Lot
SUBDIVISION PLAT OF
PECAN RIDGE COS AND PUMP STATION LOT
FOR REVIEW R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.
Engineering & Land Surveying
1186 STONECREST BLVD,TEGA CAY, SC, 29708
Phone: (803) 802-1799
RJH
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