This is a summary of county actions taken and considered by the Anderson County Public Works Department in our coverage area:
Plan Review Staff Meetings
§ Met with Contractor at the Food Lion Shopping Center on Hwy 81 North to look at an up-fit to an existing space. Some interior walls will be added including electrical and plumbing.
* CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD:
§ Attended and presented staff reports for variances for the following Districts- District 1, variance request to allow for additional wall signage for the proposed Walmart located on Reed Road. The vote was 3 in favor to allow for 50% of all the requested square footage and 0 against the request. There was no opposition of the request in attendance. Two citizens spoke in favor.
§ District 4, variance request for a reduction of front yard setbacks for HVAC equipment for Orian Rugs. The vote was 4 in favor and 0 against the request, with no opposition.
§ District 5, variance request for a reduction of front yard setbacks for the construction of a single-family home located on Voyles Road, Anderson. The vote was 3 in favor and 0 against the request with no opposition.
§ Recommendations will be presented to the Land Use Board of Zoning Appeals at their October 9, 2014 Meeting.
* UPCOMING HEARINGS: Prepared staff reports and packets for the upcoming Land Use Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting scheduled for October 9, 2014. The Board is scheduled to hear the following variances:
§ Request to allow for four (4) additional attached wall signs for Chick-Fil-A located on Highway 153.
* LAND USE PERMITS APPROVED:
§ Craytonville Volunteer Fire Department (amended) located on Three & Twenty Road.
§ Anderson Auto Repair Shop located on Brushy Creek Road, Easley
* SITE PLAN REVIEW:
§ Heatherstone Apartment Complex Final Landscape Plan located on Highway 153
§ Bojangles Restaurant located on Highway 86 and Highway 17
§ Walmart Express located on BHP Highway (Final Revision) § Proposed Bed & Breakfast conversion of a single-family home on Philwood Drive and Paulan Road.
§ Midway Ridge Subdivision, proposed 36 residential lots (PD approved in 2006 with no changes). The property is located on Midway Road, Anderson.
Roads & Bridges
* Presher Road Box Culvert Project: Crew continued to back fill the new box culvert, asphalt binder scheduled for next Thursday.
with repairs completed, crew hurried to catch up many paving projects that are behind schedule.
* Hickory Road in the Pelzer area, received a short section of new asphalt surface to help retain the sub-base.
Solid Waste
* Staff is continuing to prepare for the “Great Anderson County Cleanup” on October 18, 2014. Convenience Center Attendants continue to hand out cards to our residents asking for volunteers
* Staff provided West Pelzer with a 40-yard container in an effort to clean up limbs in the area.
Stormwater
* Duke Energy has created a $10 million Water Resources Fund for projects that:
§ Improve water quality, quantity and conservation
§ Enhance fish and wildlife management habitats
§ Expand public use and access to waterways
§ Increase citizens’ awareness about their roles in protecting water resources.
Since many of the goals of the department coincide with these this may be a potential source of funding for future projects.
* Received a stormwater permit application for a new fast-food restaurant at the intersection of Hwy 86 and I-85.
* A stormwater permit termination approval was issued to the Dollar General at Hwy 81 and Six and Twenty Road in Williamston. This means the permit is now closed out.
Wastewater
* ROW crew cut 7,527 feet of sewer line in the Powdersville area from Rogers Road to Hwy 153.
* Discussing with developer concerning residential development off of Hwy 153 in Powdersville. We are currently working with other developers on potential residential development around Hwy 153.
* Working with developer for a commercial project on Hwy 81 N. Requesting that proposed gravity line be designed and installed off of DOT right of way.
