During their meeting Tuesday, Anderson County Council tabled one rezoning, approved another and addressed problems related to growth.
Anderson County was presented an Outstanding Safety Achievement Award by the South Carolina Counties Workers’ Compensation Trust and SC Association of Counties. A representative of the organization said “Anderson County has done a fantastic job behind the scenes to save the county money.” The County had 22 percent less injuries than expected resulting in $380,000 in savings.
During public comments, approximately 15 people spoke in favor of a proposed moratorium on new residential development. One speaker requested those in the audience who were in favor of the moratorium to stand up, resulting in more than 50 people standing. Several spoke in favor of controlling growth to protect the quality of life in Anderson County. There were some, including a developer and a real estate attorney, who spoke against the moratorium. (See separate story)
Council tabled a third reading vote to rezone 16.77 acres located in the Hopewell precinct. The property will be rezoned from Industrial District (1-2) to R-10 (Single Family Residential). The parcels are identified as TMS #144-00-05-013 and TMS #144-00-05-014. The issue was tabled to allow for more information for Council.
Council approved third reading on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on 175.96 acres located in the Hopewell precinct from Single Family Residential (R-20) to R-A2 (Residential Agriculture (2 acre minimum) and R-12 (Single Family Residential). The property is identified as TMS#144-00-03-001. Councilmenber Cindy Wilson said she was ok with the zoning change but voted against it because the developer had “created havoc” with an earlier development in her District.
Council approved third reading on an ordinance to transfer property that was deeded to Anderson County Water and Sewer Authority for a wastewater treatment plant back to the original owner. County Administrator Rusty Burns said the project was canceled and the County had no use for the property.
There were no ordianances for second reading.
Council approved first reading on a fee in lieu of tax agreement for “Project Elk”. Economic Development head Burriss Nelson said the project includes a $15.5 million investment for a spec building.
Council approved an amendment of the agreement for a joint county industrial park 2010 of Anderson and Greenville Counties to enlarge the park to include “Project Elk” making it available for special state credits if jobs are created by a business locating there in the future.
Council approved the transfer of 24 parcels of real property to non-profit corporations. According to Administrator Burns, the properties were obtained through funding from a Federal grant for dilapidated housing and structure were removed. Habitat for Humanity will build new housing on the properties, Burns said.
Council approved an ordinance to facilitate the definition of a right-of-way along Propes Road near the intersection of McNeely Road .
Council approved first reading on bufferyard requirements in zoned and unzoned unincorporated areas of the County.
Council approved a resolution for a fee in lieu of tax and special source credit agreement for “Project Elk”.
Council approved a Duke Energy Nuclear Agreement related to evacuation plans.
District Seven Councilmember Cindy Wilson presented information from the Planning and Public Works Committee meeting held Feb. 13, including the proposed moratorium.
The Committee has been in the process of reviewing and discussing the Berkeley County Ordinance for a 6 Month Moratorium for Large Scale Development subject to conditions on requests for Rezoning and Development Agreements, Planned Development Agreements and Planned Developments encompassing more than 25 acres or those contemplating more than 25 Residential Living Units. (See separate story)
