PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT for January 6, 2024 5:30PM The Planning and Development Committee of Town Council met on January 6, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC. Committee members present included Richard Waring, Council District 4; Matt Halter, Council District 3; and Bob. Jackson, Council District 6. Staff members present included Jessi Ther meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM. Ms. Shuler noted that there was a change to the agenda as items C and d were Shuler, AICP, Director of Planning and other Town staff. withdrawn by the applicant. Annexation: Ms. Shuler introduced the petition by Dorchester County Career & Technology Center to annex TMS#s 145-15-03-044 and- 045, located at 431-441 Old Trolley Rd., and totaling approximately 2.13 acres. Currently zoned CG, General Commercial,in Dorchester County and requested to be zoned UC-MX, Urban Corridor Mixed-Use, following annexation into the Townof Summerville's municipal limits. (Council District 3). She stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval to Council at their meeting on December 16, 2024. Mr. Jackson made a motion to send thei item to the full Council with a recommendation for approval, and Mr. Halter made the second. Mr. Waring called for the question, Ms. Shuler then introduced the petition by, John H. & Nancy S. Hill to annex TMS# 136-09-00-036, located at 1501 Central Avenue, and totaling approximately 6.4 acres. Currently zoned R2, Single-Family Residential, in Dorchester County and requested to be zoned UC-MX, Urban Corridor Mixed-Use, following annexation into the Town of Summerville's municipal limits. (Council District 4). She stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval to Council at their meeting on December 16, 2024. Mr. Halter askedi ifthel UC-MXz zoning district would also allowf fora apartments. Ms. Shuler responded that UC-MX would allow for apartments or townhomes and commercial uses; however, the applicant is proposing at townhome development. Mr. Halter pointed out that ift thatp plani fell through those other UC-MX uses would be permitted. Ms. Shuler confirmed that that would bei the case if allt the zoning and development requirements were met. Mr. Halter then asked ift thep property was large enough to be zoned PUD. Ms. Shuler confirmed that itist technically large enough; however, given the smaller size, itis generally not worth the time and expense to draft al PUD. Following the discussion, Mr. Jackson made a motion to send the item tot the full Council with no recommendation, and Mr. Halter made the second. The and the motion passed unanimously. motion passed unanimously. Rezoning: Ms. Shuler introduced the request to rezone TMS#130-10-00-074. located at 9171 W. 5th North Street, totaling approximately 0.27 acres.and owned by Willie Jamison, from N-MX, Neighborhood Mixed-Use, tON-R. Neighborhood Residential (Council District 1). She stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval to Council at their meeting on December 16, 2024. Mr. Halter stated that he supported the reason for this rezoning, but! he questioned ifitv would be considered spot zoning. Ms. Shuler noted that spot zoning can be interpreted differently in different situations and the zoning does not have to be the same on adjacent properties if that zoning exists in the general vicinity. In addition, int this case, the use is existing, and this zoning will allow the family to remain on land that they have lived on for generations. Following the discussion, Mr. Halter made a motion to send thei item tot the full Council, and Mr. Jackson made the second. The motion passed unanimously. Respectulysubmited, 23K Jessi Shuler, AICP Director of Planning January7,2024 TOWN of SUMMERVILLE, SC FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT January 6, 2025 The Finance Committee met on Monday, January 6, 2025. Present were. Mayor Touchberry and Committee members Richard Waring, Tiffany Johnson-Wilson, Aaron Brown, Matt Halter, Bob Jackson, and Kima Garten. (Also present were Town. Administrator Scott Slatton, Town. Attorney G.W. Parker, and Town Clerk Beth Messervy. Other staff members, members of the press and members ofthej public were duly notified. Thei meeting was held in Council Chambers on thei third floor oft the Annex Building at 200 S. Main Street and livestreamed from the Town's web site. Welcome Financial Statements Mayor Touchberry called the meeting to order at 5:42pm. Presentation of Rhonda Moore, Finance Director, presented the December 2024 financial Purchase Order Mr. Jackson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to authorize a statements. purchase order for $108,501 made out to Cooper Motor Company to purchase three 2023 Dodge Chargers. The funds will come from the General Fund, proceeds from vehicle insurance disbursements received in 2024. Request from Police Department. The: motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waring made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to surplus the Surplus Vehicles following SPD vehicles P209-2 2010 Ford Focus with 98,066: miles P242-2012 Dodge Charger with 101,971 miles P255-2013 Dodge Charger with 149,089 miles The motion carried unanimously. Donation to Project Mr. Jackson made ai motion, seconded by Ms. Johnson-Wilson, to funds to the project for a sculpture honoring Summerville Native, Medal of Honor Recipient, Army Sergeant First Class Christopher Andrew Celiz. Some discussion followed. The motion carried unanimously. Town Administrator Scott Slatton introduced Elizabeth Jablonski from Mr. Slatton reported that thel Mid-Year Budget Review will be on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9am at the Lowcountry Conference Center. He gave aj preview ofv what would be discussed at the: meeting. Mr. Slatton also reported that employee evaluations are due at the end of the week and that the merit raise recommendations would be reported on Celiz Sculpture authorize a donation ofnot to exceed $15,000 from fund balance or. ATAX Town Report Administrator's Dominion Energy as the Town's new representative for communications. the February financial report. Finance Committee Report January 6, 2025 Page2 2 Finally, Mr. Slatton stated that he and other members of staff arei meeting with Maple Street project partners to smooth over some: rough patches and spur the project along. Mr. Slatton stated that he would bet taking a trip to Florence County with Ms. Moore and HR: Manager Chris Grant to talk about the County's health insurance program. N/A Executive Session Other Business N/A Adjourn Mr. Waring made ai motion, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 6:02pm. Respectfully submitted, PMGRPV6 Beth Messervy, Town Clerk