Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFort Mill, SC · November 15, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
TOWN OF FORT MILL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
November 15, 2022
112 Confederate Street
6:00 PM
Present: James Traynor, Dan Stout, Hynek Lettang, Mark Kerr, Planner II Zach Driggers,
Planning Director Penelope Karagounis; Steve Trull (Applicant), Brad Teaver
(Applicant)
Absent: Sarah Curtis, Jason Therrell, and Matthew Lucarelli
Chairman James Traynor called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 pm on
Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Traynor gave an opportunity to the Planning Commission to review and comment
on the August 16, 2022, and October 18, 2022, Planning Committee meeting minutes.
Commissioner Stout made a motion to approve the minutes and Commissioner Kerr
seconded the motion. The minutes for August 16, 2022, and October 18, 2022, were
approved by a vote of 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Commercial Appearance Review: Next Level Kidz
Planner Zach Driggers presented the staff report and provided a brief overview of the
request, the purpose of which was to grant commercial appearance review approval for
a proposed 10’ x 30’ wood deck to the existing building located at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge
Road. The Planning Department recommended approval of the request, contingent
upon allowing staff to administratively approve minor modifications to the site plan to
satisfy the comments and requirements made by staff.
Discussion occurred among the Commissioners and the applicant Brad Teaver with Next
Level Kidz. Discussion occurred regarding the durability of the material with
Commissioner Lettang proposing synthetic material in place of the proposed wood
material for the decking. The applicant stated that they had no objection to the request.
Further Discussion occurred among the Commissioners and the applicant regarding the
overall current site, DHEC, and ADA compliance. The applicant clarified that the building
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is currently being remodeled to bring the building up to code. Staff explained that the
proposed improvements will have to be reviewed by the Town’s Building Department
for code compliance.
After no further questions or comments, Chairman Traynor asked for a motion.
Commissioner Kerr made a motion to grant commercial appearance review approval
with the condition for allowing staff to administratively approve minor adjustments to
the site plan to satisfy the comments and requirements made by staff. Commissioner
Lettang seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.
2. Annexation Request: Stephen Trull
Planning Director Penelope Karagounis read the staff report. The subject parcel,
portion of York County Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057, consists of undeveloped land
with a gravel driveway and a shed located on Tom Hall Street behind the 1193 Kanawha
Court. The portion of the property is subject to the request to be annexed into the
Town and it is located on Tom Hall Street. The remainder portion of York County Tax
Map Number 709-00-00-057, which is a single-family home (1193 Kanawha Court), will
remain in the county. The applicant does not have a proposed use for the property but
wants it zoned HC, Highway Commercial.
Chairman Traynor asked if the house at 1193 Kanawha meets the County setbacks with
this potential subdivision of the property. Planning Director Karagounis answered yes,
and the Zoning Administrator from York County verified the proposed subdivision plat
as being correct to be subdivided.
The applicant mentioned that he has owned the Shell Rapid Lube Service Center next
door for 23 years. He said his business has grown with having the garage, oil service and
car wash in Fort Mill. Currently, he does not have a proposed use for the portion of the
property on Tom Hall Street, but he was thinking about creating a parking area for his
employees to park. He understands he would have to meet the requirements of the HC,
Highway Commercial District, and the Tom Hall Corridor District. Mr. Trull explained
how he wanted to build a carwash on the property, but it was not a permissible use in
the Tom Hall Corridor District. In early 2022, staff went to Town Council to see if there
was any appetite to add a car wash as a permissible use in the Tom Hall Corridor District.
The Town Council did not want to amend the ordinance of the Tom Hall Corridor District
to allow a car wash as a permissible use. Therefore, currently, Mr. Trull does not have
any potential uses for the proposed site other than merging the two parcels to allow
for employee parking. He also mentioned he would like to do some type of peddling
use. Commissioner Kerr asked what type of peddling use? Mr. Trull stated a produce
stand or food truck. Planning Director Karagounis explained you would need to contact
our Zoning Administrator, Zach Driggers to see what the regulations or uses were
allowed for the HC, Highway Commercial and Tom Hall Corridor Overlay District. Mr.
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Trull understood that he would not start a business on this property until getting the
proper zoning permits and talking to the Town’s departments.
There was also discussion from the applicant and the Planning Director about how the
original owners of the Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057 (Patterson Family) came
through the annexation/zoning process in late 2019 to the Planning Commission and
the Planning Commission recommended approval. However, the Patterson family
contacted the Planning Department in 2020 and pulled the public hearing/1 st reading
from Town Council’s agenda. Mr. Trull stated he had instructed them to pull it from first
reading Town Council agenda because he was interested in purchasing the property
from the Patterson family. He thought he could annex more land but realized later that
he could not do that. Therefore, he was here now to request .776 acres of the portion
of Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057 (fronting on Tom Hall Street) to be annexed into
the Town with an HC, Highway Commercial District.
Commissioner Lettang made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation
request to HC, Highway Commercial District and Commissioner Stout seconded the
motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.
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
November 15, 2022
112 Confederate Street
6:00 PM
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting: August 16, 2022 and October 18, 2022 [Pages 2-9]
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Annexation Request: Stephen Trull [Pages 10-24]
An ordinance annexing portion of York County Tax Map Numbers 7090000057 located on
Tom Hall Road with approximately +/- 0.776 acres.
2. Commercial Appearance Review: Next Level Kidz (Brad Teaver) [Pages 25-35]
A request from Brad Teaver from Next Level Kidz to grant commercial appearance
review approval for a proposed 10 x 30 wood deck at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Road.
ADJOURN
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Herald; CN2; WRHI; Fort Mill Times and WBTV. The agenda was also posted at the entrance to Town Hall the required
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accommodation, of Town services and facilities for all individuals, in compliance with federal law. Please contact the
Town Manager’s Office at 803-547-2116 if you need assistance.
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MINUTES
TOWN OF FORT MILL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
August 16, 2022
112 Confederate Street
6:00 PM
Present: James Traynor, Dan Stout, Hynek Lettang, Mark Kerr, Jason Therrell, Sarah Curtis,
Matthew Lucarelli, Planner II Zach Driggers, Planning Director Penelope
Karagounis, Nicholas James Manfried Eggers (Harrison French & Associates),
Thomas Benke (Harrison French & Associates)
Absent:
Chairman James Traynor called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 pm on
Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Traynor gave an opportunity to the Planning Commission to review and comment
on the July 19, 2022, meeting minutes. Hearing no other corrections, Chairman Traynor
called for a motion. Commissioner Lettang made a motion to approve the minutes and
Commissioner Stout seconded the motion. The minutes for July 19,2022 were approved
with by a vote of 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Commercial Appearance Review: Love’s Travel Stop
Planner Zach Driggers presented the staff report and provided a brief overview of the
request, the purpose of which was to grant commercial appearance review approval
for Love’s Travel Stop to the existing tire shop facility located at 135 Sutton Ridge Lane.
The Planning Department recommended approval of the request, contingent upon staff
being able to approve minor adjustments.
Discussion occurred among the Commissioners relating to location, visibility, and the
current existing use. The applicant representing Love’s, Mr. Eggers, with Harrison
French & Associates, responded with an overview of the proposed addition. Chairman
Traynor asked about the current building materials. The applicant stated that the
proposed material will correspond with the exact same material that was originally
approved. The applicant stated that the material is metal paneling but has a stucco
finish.
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Discussion occurred among the Commissioners regarding the Planning Commissions stance
on metal paneling and consistency. The applicant clarified that while the material is metal
paneling, the finish will be a stucco finish resembling an EFIC façade. Discussion occurred
regarding the durability of the material. The applicant advised that the paneling will be a
prefinished material. Commissioner Lettang emphasized being fair to the applicant since
the original building was approved by the Planning Commission.
The applicant shared current site photos with the Commissioners. Discussions occurred
with the Planning Commission relating to the site.
Discussion occurred relating to the fading of the original material versus the new
addition standing out.
After no further questions or comments Chairman Traynor asked for a motion.
Commissioner Stout made a motion to grant commercial appearance review approval
with the condition for staff to have the ability to approve minor modifications to the
site plan and elevations if needed, along with the stipulation that the old siding be
upgraded and improved in accordance with the new siding. Commissioner Kerr
seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-1. Commissioner
Lucarelli opposed.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
1. Continuing Education Class
Planning Director Karagounis mentioned to the Commissioners that a continuing
education class will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The
class is 1.5 hours which will be virtual and David Hooper from RFATS will be the
guest speaker.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.
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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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Meeting Information
Meeting Type Planning Commission
Meeting Date November 15, 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 Stephen Trull (3D3 LLC)
Property Owner Stephen Trull (3D3 LLC)
Property Location Tom Hall Street
Tax Map Number Portion of 709-00-00-057
Acreage ± .776
Current Zoning RSF-40 (York County)
Proposed Zoning HC, Highway Commercial (Town of Fort Mill) with the Tom Hall Corridor
District
Existing Use Undeveloped land with a gravel driveway and a shed on the property
Title
An ordinance annexing a portion of York County Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057 located on Tom Hall
Street behind 1193 Kanawha Court with approximately +/- .776 acres.
Background Information
Site The subject parcel, portion of York County Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057, consists
Characteristics of undeveloped land with a gravel driveway and a shed located on Tom Hall Street
behind 1193 Kanawha Street. The portion of the property is subject to the request to
be annexed into the Town and it fronts on Tom Hall Street. The remainder portion of
York County Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057, which is a single-family home (1193
Kanawha Court), will remain in the county. The applicant does not have a proposed
use at this time for the property but would like for the property to be zoned HC,
Highway Commercial if the portion of the property is annexed into the Town.
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Neighboring Direction Zoning Existing Use
Uses North GR-A (Town) Residential (Ashbrook Villas)
South RSF-40 (County) Single-Family Residential (Kanawha Hills)
East RSF-40 (County) Single-Family Residential (Kanawha Hills)
West RSF-40 (County) Single-Family Residential and Shell Rapid Lube
and HC (Town) and Service Center
Zoning
Summary The property is currently zoned RSF-40, Residential Single-Family 40 District. The RSF-
40 district (County) accommodates detached single-family residential uses and
compatible institutional and non-residential land uses on lots generally with a
minimum area of 40,000 square feet.
The applicant has requested a zoning designation of HC. The HC district is intended for
a variety of commercial and office uses. If annexed, the property would also become
subject to the Tom Hall Street Corridor District (THCD).
The applicant would like to subdivide their property and only annex and rezone +/-
.776 acres of the parcel to commercial. Currently, the property owner does not have
a potential buyer and does not know the future commercial use for the property.
Comprehensive
Plan The property is located within an area that has been designated as
“Low to Moderate Residential Density” on the Town of Fort Mill’s Future Land Use Map
last updated in December 2020. This land use category is for single family detached
neighborhoods with up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Moderate density residential
development will have average lot sizes of 15,000 square feet, many have off-street
pedestrian facilities and average setbacks.
Though the parcel is designated as “Low-Moderate Residential Density”, the property
is adjacent to a Highway Commercial District. The property is less than 2 acres in size
and the zoning ordinance specifies the zoning designation should be an extension of
an existing district. The HC designation is consistent with the adjacent parcel that
fronts on Tom Hall Street.
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Traffic Impact Currently, the applicant does not have a proposed use for the site. However, applicant
knows that before the site can be developed a TIA must be completed and approved.
Fire Impact The property is located approximately 1.3 miles (4 minutes) ordinary driving distance
from the Town’s main fire station on Tom Hall Street.
Utility Impact The subject property is located within 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 provide utility service to the site would be the
responsibility of the applicant.
School Impact The proposed zoning request is HC, Highway Commercial District and there is no
anticipated impact to the Fort Mill School District with the applicant’s request.
Discussion The property is contiguous to the Town limits and is, therefore, eligible for annexation.
The .776 acres is the portion of the property that is subject to the request for
annexation and rezoning to HC. This portion will front on Tom Hall Street and the
property is currently undeveloped land with a gravel driveway and shed on site.
Nothing in this report shall be deemed a guarantee that water and/or sewer
service/capacity will be available at the time of development. As noted, any future
development may also be subject to a TIA prior to any construction approvals. Any
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improvements deemed necessary as a result of the TIA would be the responsibility of
the owner/developer. The applicant does not have a potential commercial use for the
site at this time and they understand before the site is developed for a commercial
use, a TIA will be required before any construction.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the annexation ordinance with a zoning designation HC, Highway
Commercial
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 October 11, 2022
Legislative History
Planning Commission 11/15/2022: Scheduled
First Reading 12/12/2022: Tentative
Public Hearing 12/12/2022: Tentative
Second Reading 01/09/2023: Tentative
Attachments
• Annexation Application
• Aerial Map
• Zoning Map
• Draft Ordinance
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Aerial Map
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Zoning Map
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-___
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF
YORK COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER 709-00-00-057 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .776 +/- ACRES
WHEREAS, a proper petition was submitted to the Fort Mill Town Council on October 11,
2022, by Stephen Trull, 3D3, LLC (the “Property Owner”), requesting that a portion of York County
Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057, such parcel being owned fully by the Property Owner, 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,
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 .776 +/- 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
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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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: HC Highway
Commercial 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 Three (3).
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 ___________________,
2019.
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 .776 acres, more or less, containing all the property shown
in the map attached as Exhibit B, and being more particularly described as a portion of York County
Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057.
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 Map
Portion of York County Tax Map Number 709-00-00-057
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type Planning Commission
Meeting Date November 15, 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
Subdivision Plat X Appearance Review Other
Property Information
Applicant Brad Teaver
Property Owner Next Level Kidz Holding LLC
Property Location 1462 N Dobys Bridge Rd
Tax Map Numbers 020‐11‐01‐110
Acreage 7.9 ±
Current Zoning R‐15
Existing Use Next Level Kidz (Daycare)
Title
Request from Brad Teaver – Next Level Kidz – to grant commercial appearance review approval for a
proposed 10 x 30 wood deck at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Road.
Background Information
Site Characteristics The property is located at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Rd. The overall property
consists of two buildings operated as Next Level Kidz Daycare.
Neighboring Uses Direction Zoning Existing Use
North RMX‐20 Valero Gas Station
South RSF‐40 Single family residential
East GR‐A Vacant / Multi‐family
West R‐25 Single family residential
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Zoning Summary The site is currently zoned R‐15. Daycare facilities are an allowed use. The
use is existing. The minimum setback requirements are 35 feet in the front
and rear, and 10 feet on both sides.
Applicant Proposal The applicant is proposing a 10 x 30 wood deck on the back of an existing
building at 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Rd. The proposed location and plan have
been provided (attached).
Staff The site plan is pending review by town staff. Should the Planning
Recommendation Commission wish to grant commercial appearance review approval, staff
would request the inclusion of language in the approval motion to allow
for minor modifications to be made to accommodate comments or
concerns identified by staff.
The site plan generally complies with all zoning requirements. Staff
recommends in favor of approval, with a condition allowing staff to
approve minor adjustments to the site plan to satisfy the comments and
requirements made by staff.
Alternatives
1. Grant commercial appearance review approval.
2. Grant commercial appearance review approval with conditions.
3. Deny commercial appearance review approval.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends in favor of APPROVAL for the request, conditioned
upon allowing staff to administratively approve minor adjustments to the
Recommendation
site plan to satisfy the comments and requirements made by staff
Name & Title Zach Driggers, Planner II
Department Planning Department
Date of Request November 15, 2022
Legislative History
Planning Commission 11/15/22: Scheduled
Attachments
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Proposed Plans
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Aerial Map
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Zoning Map
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Town of Fort Mill Commercial Building/Zoning Permit Application
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Development Center • 200 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 • (803) 547-2034
Email: developmentcenter@fortmillsc.gov
Permit #
Date 10/21/2022 Tax Map # 020-11-01-110
Street Address 1462 N. Dobys Bridge Rd. Fort Mill, SC 29715
Suite/Unit/Space# Tenant/Business Name Next Level Kidz
Applicant Brad Teaver Address 6004 Majorie St.
Phone # 678-480-7133 E-mail brad.teaver@nextlevelkidz.com
Contractor NA Address
SC License # SC License Classification SC License Limitation
Phone # E-mail
New Construction Renovation/Alteration Addition Change in Use/Occupancy Upfit
Type of
Work Emergency Repair Parking Lot Demolition Fence/Wall Site Plan
Adding 10x 30 deck on the back of building
Description of
Work
Building Height # of Floors 1 Gross Sq. Ft. Building Footprint
# of Buildings # of Units Construction Type Occupancy Group
Use Classification Educational Sprinkler System NA Lot Coverage %
Is the activity described in this permit application contrary to, in conflict with, or prohibited by any recorded
covenant on this tract or parcel of land? Yes No
Is this parcel located within a floodway and/or floodplain? Yes No
Signature Contract Value 4000
**The applicant certifies information on this application is true and correct. If any information is false or misleading, the
permit shall be considered void.
*NOTE: SUBCONTRACTORS MUST OBTAIN INDIVIDUAL TRADE PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, &
GAS. SUBCONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERMIT # FOR A NO COST PERMIT,
OTHERWISE THE SUBCONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF PERMIT FEES
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Permit Fee: $ Issuer:
85.06'
56.3168'
92.02'
123.90'
SLATE
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