Council Members

District 1:  Terry Graham

District 2:  Charlene McGriff

District 3:  Billy Mosteller, Secretary

District 4:  Jose Luis

District 5:  Steve Harper, Chair

District 6:  Allen Blackmon

District 7:  Brian Carnes, Vice-Chair

Lancaster County Logo

County Administrator

Dennis E. Marstall

 

County Attorney

Ginny L. Merck-Dupont

 

Clerk to Council

Sherrie Simpson


June 12, 20236:00 PM

101 North Main Street

Lancaster, SC 29720


 

LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL

County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

 

AGENDA

 
     
1.Call to Order Regular Meeting - Chairman Steve Harper
2.Welcome and Recognition - Chairman Steve Harper
3.Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Terry Graham
4.Approval of the Agenda
[deletion and additions of non-substantive matter]
5.Citizens Comments

[Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastersc.net or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" quick link located on the County website homepage at https://www.mylancastersc.org/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please use the same link above in order to submit input/comments for Public Hearings.]

6.Special Presentations
a.Overview of Recommendations from the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee - Presented by Randy Duffy, Chair of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
7.Consent Agenda
[Items listed under the Consent Agenda have previously been discussed by Council and approved unanimously. As such, these items are normally voted on as a group through a single vote rather than with a Council vote for each individual item. However, any Council member may remove any item on the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and vote]
a.Approval of Minutes from the May 22, 2023 County Council Regular Meeting
b.Approval of Minutes from the May 31, 2023 County Council Budget Workshop
c.3rd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1847 regarding Rezoning Property Located at 3867 Pageland Highway from RR to RUB to Remedy Non-Conformity and to Allow Minor Subdivision of Property (Applicant Richard F. Duncan)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 1.206 Acres (Portion Of TM 0059-00-058.00) Located At 3867 Pageland Hwy, From Rural Residential (RR) District To Rural Business (RUB) District. - Planning Case Number: RZ-2023-0215. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning project. Passed 7-0 at the May 8, 2023 County Council Meeting. Passed 6-0 at the May 22, 2023 County Council Meeting (Jose Luis Absent). - Allison Hardin

8.Non-Consent Agenda
a.Resolution 1240-R2023 regarding Endorsement of the Recommendations from State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Resolution Title: A Resolution To Endorse The Recommendation Of The Lancaster County State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee For The Distribution Of Funds From The State Accommodations Tax In Fiscal Year 2022-2023. - Veronica Thompson

b.1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1854 regarding Amending the Effectuation Date for the Shiloh Woods Development Agreement

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Approve Amendment Of A Development Agreement Between Lancaster County And Century Communities Southeast, LLC, For The Development Known As “Shiloh Woods” In Order To Effectuate The Intent Of The Parties As To The Effective Date Of The Development Agreement - Ginny Merck-Dupont /Dennis Marstall

c.2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1848 regarding Rezoning Property Located at and adjacent to 8574 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, From PDD-26 to Regional Business and From Regional Business to PDD-26 (Applicant Crossridge Development LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 5.81 Acres (TM# p/o 0010-00-059.00; p/o 0010-00-061.01; p/o 0010-00-057.00; p/o 0010-00-056.00) Located At And Adjacent To 8574 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, From PDD-26 To Regional Business (RB) (p/o 0010-00-059.00 And p/o 0010-00-061.01) And From Regional Business (RB) To PDD-26 (p/o 0010-00-057.00 And p/o 0010-00-056.00). - Planning Case Number: RZ-2023-0531. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. Passed 6-0 at the May 22, 2023 County Council Meeting (Jose Luis Absent). - Allison Hardin

d.1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1846 regarding Establishing a Policy and Procedure for Naming Rights

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance Establishing A Policy And Procedure For Naming County-Owned Properties Or Structures. - At the April 11, 2023 Council Meeting, 1st Reading was Postponed until the June 12, 2023 County Council Meeting. - Chris Clouden

e.1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1850 regarding Amending the County Code related to the Position of the Deputy County Administrator

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Lancaster County Code Related To The Position Of Deputy County Administrator - At the May 22, 2023 County Council Meeting, 1st Reading was Postponed until the June 12, 2023 County Council Meeting - Dennis Marstall

f.1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1851 regarding Amending the County Code related to the Residency Requirement for Certain Management Positions

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Lancaster County Code Related To The Residency Requirement For Certain Management Positions - At the May 22, 2023 County Council Meeting, 1st Reading was Postponed until the June 12, 2023 County Council Meeting. - Dennis Marstall

g.Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1852 regarding Rezoning Property Located At or Adjacent to 8918 Charlotte Highway from Light Industrial (LI) to Regional Business (RB) District (Applicant C4 OP Owner LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 28.01 Acres (TM# 0010-00-029.00) Located At 8918 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, From Light Industrial (LI) District To Regional Business (RB) District. - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2022-0344. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-1 and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. - Allison Hardin

h.Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1853 regarding Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding Section 4.3.2 of the Highway Corridor Overlay District (Applicant C4 OP Owner, LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) Section 4.3.2, Highway Corridor Overlay District (HCO), To Exclude Hospitals, Medical Clinics, And Large-Scale Retailer Facilities From Certain Portions Of Section 4.3.2 On The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - Planning Department Case Number: UDO-TA-2022-0344. The Planning Commission did not provide a recommendation by a vote of 3-3 and the Planning staff advised against a whole scale regulation exemption and advised to address the issue in a more targeted approach. - Allison Hardin

i.Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1855 regarding Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding Section 10.3 to Add a New Definition for "Large Scale Retailer" (Applicant C4 OP Owner, LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) Section 10.3, Use Type Definitions, To Include A New Use Definition For “Large-Scale Retailer” On The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - Planning Department Case Number: UDO-TA-2022-0344. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the text amendment. - Allison Hardin

j.Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1856 regarding Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding Section 7.2.6.A. - Bicycle Parking - for Large-Scale Retailer use (Applicant C4 OP Owner, LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) Section 7.2.6, Bicycle Parking, To Modify Standards Pertaining To The Required Number Of Short-Term And Long-Term Spaces For Large-Scale Retailers On The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - Planning Department Case Number: UDO-TA-2022-0344. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-1 and staff also recommended approval of the text amendment. - Allison Hardin

k.Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1857 regarding Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding Section 7.4.5 related to Signage Standard by Category (Applicant C4 OP Owner LLC)

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) Section 7.4.5, Signage Standards By Category, To Include A Maximum Wall Sign Allowance For A “Large-Scale Retailer” On The Effective Date Of This Ordinance - Planning Department Case Number: UDO-TA-2022-0344. The Planning Commission recommended approval  by a vote of 6-0 and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the text amendment. - Allison Hardin

l.2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-1849 regarding Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Appropriate Funds And Approve A Detailed Budget For Lancaster County For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 And Ending June 30, 2024 (FY 2023-24); To Set Millage Rates For The Levy Of Ad Valorem Taxes; To Approve A Schedule Of Taxes, Fees And Charges For FY 2023-24; And To Provide For Matters Related Thereto. - Passed 5-1 at the May 22, 2023 County Council Meeting (Allen Blackmon Opposed; Jose Luis Absent). - Dennis Marstall

9.Discussion and Action Items
a.Approval of the Proposed Update to the Lancaster County Prioritized Community Needs List - Dennis Marstall
b.Approval of Appointments and Reappointments to Various Boards or Commissions
  • Charles Eric Flynn as the Antioch Fire Department representative to the Fire Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Kenneth W. Sims as the Flat Creek Fire Department representative to the Fire Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Terrence E. Ward as the Gooches Fire Department representative to the Fire Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Matthew D. Harris as the Heath Springs Fire Department representative to the Fire Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Anna Henson as the School Health representative to the Health and Wellness Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Katey Powell as the District 2 representative to the Health and Wellness Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (2nd Term)
  • Mark Strickland as the District 6 representative to the Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Board to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (2nd Term)
  • Jane Rinard as the District 6 representative to the Health and Wellness Commission to fill an unexpired term that would end on 06/30/2023 AND to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Mattie M. Lowery as the District 2 representative to the Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Board to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (2nd Term)
  • Clare McConaughay as the District 7 representative to the Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Board to fill an unexpired term that would end on 06/30/2025
  • David Cox as the District 2 representative to the Construction Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term that would end on 06/30/2027 (4th Term - Requires a Super Majority Vote from Council for Approval)
  • Cheri Plyler as an At Large representative to the Health and Wellness Commission to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (4th Term - Requires a Super Majority Vote from Council for Approval)
  • Christopher Stevenson as an At Large representative to the Health and Wellness Commission to fill an unexpired term that would end on 06/30/2023 AND to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (1st Term)
  • Kemesha Lowery as the District 2 representative to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to fill a four year term that would expire on 06/30/2027 (2nd Term)
10.Status of items tabled, recommitted, deferred or held
11.Executive Session

[motions from Members may follow]

a.Three Items:

 

1. Receipt of legal advice subject to the attorney-client privilege

    regarding a potential contractual matter for land acquisition.

 

2. Receipt of legal advice subject to the attorney-client privilege

    regarding a potential contractual matter regarding land recommendation.

 

3. Receipt of legal advice subject to the attorney-client privilege

    regarding a contractual matter.

12.Items Requiring a Vote Following Executive Session
13.Adjournment

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