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The move is intended to allow the U.S. subsidiary of Onyabeni to relocate a tool-and-die and hydraulic-piston assembly operation from Charlotte to a new roughly 45,000-square-foot building at the end of Wilson Business Parkway. Attorney John Floyd, representing the petitioner, told council the company expects an initial 20 employees and hopes to grow to about 60 across three shifts; he said the work is largely assembly and not a chemical or refining operation.

Staff said the site is currently zoned LI and that the county's comprehensive plan designates the area as I-77 Corridor employment, supporting industrial and employment uses. Jonathan Bueno, county planning staff, described the site layout, adjacent industrial buildings and a transmission line bisecting the parcel; he said planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval.

Residents spoke against rezoning without more safeguards. John Lee, a nearby resident, said he was not opposed to the company but questioned spot rezoning to a broader industrial district and whether deed restrictions can be enforced as reliably as zoning. Heidi Ketchbaudel, who identified herself as an Eppington South resident, told council the neighborhood includes schools, senior housing and day care and urged caution about adding manufacturing close to residential areas.

The petitioner presented a list of industrial uses that would not be allowed on the parcel; Floyd said the company agreed to a deed restriction that would bar more intensive uses (for example petroleum and chemical manufacturing) and that the deed restriction would run with the land and be enforceable by the county. Council members debated whether deed restrictions were an appropriate mechanism or whether the zoning code should be adjusted more broadly to address specific uses.

Council voted to approve first reading with the deed restrictions as part of the application. Several council members asked staff and the county attorney to review the deed-restriction language and report back before second reading to confirm enforceability and to determine whether a text amendment or special-exemption approach might be preferable for future cases.

The council chair and other members said they wanted staff to return with legal confirmation that a volunteered deed restriction would be binding on future owners and enforceable by the county. Staff agreed to provide that analysis before second reading.

The item will return for second reading; council directed staff to evaluate the deed-restriction approach and whether code changes (for example special exemptions or text amendments) would be preferable in similar future requests.

Ending: The applicant said construction would be an approximately $8 million investment. Council did not set a final vote date; the council emphasized that the deed-restriction language and legal enforceability must be reviewed before the rezoning returns for second reading.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","York County Council Meeting February 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","York County Council on Feb. 3 approved first reading to rezone a 16.77-acre parcel on Wilson Business Parkway from Light Industrial to Industrial Development to allow Onyabeni North America to build a machinery-manufacturing facility, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the petitioner.","taxTitle","York County, South Carolina","taxId",5759,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6355375,"Residents, citing BZA decision, urge council to enforce zoning and stop Silfab project near Flint Hill schools",265,475000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343&start=475&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6355375/York-County/South-Carolina/Residents-citing-BZA-decision-urge-council-to-enforce-zoning-and-stop-Silfab-project-near-Flint-Hill-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355375-89f1e0b6bc30e325c2f4936b016cd201/orig.mp4?Expires=1776044257&Signature=bbZqNTl6ncoozdBU~5GMmnfbBpdaqxScCDV01hLW3wQ2NECP5I2xb4ZzOAyg40JBzkIxQCNEF8c1YZL4bCHADIUtJZfrm1vDaOik15qIuhXdKrIBqqL~WSxk3oz3lM22BnC48btn6RLyiEbDE7-rCgUKeEwPJu0NChWNAuThFI27brY5YKb48npUWkGurtBGIZ8YMfa0~6E1sGzEi2HeSH3k~mMHQdZCmBTXznfTik2A37NzwGJKqeEOZelcmZJZV70nvrKS-XNnZVvT2tGBsE2E5M85DgSKxv8hdA1luA8e-Ept6bcFitJVFTibOmIYzuLyAgNiuncMlmE-Nwxk4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the Feb. 3 public forum, residents told York County Council they believe the Silfab solar-cell manufacturing project at 7149 Logistics Lane is inconsistent with a unanimous Board of Zoning Appeals decision and presents an immediate threat to public safety because of chemicals they say would be stored on-site.

John Lee and Norbert Dickreiter, both identifying themselves as nearby residents, said county management had allowed construction permits to be issued despite what they described as a May 9, 2024 unanimous BZA ruling that forbids solar-cell manufacturing in that light industrial district. Lee urged the council to demand independent legal representation for the Board of Zoning Appeals to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest and to restore public trust.

Norbert Dickreiter said the proposed facility would be sited “right next to the new Flint Hill Elementary and Middle School” and listed chemical quantities he said are associated with the operation: “13,000 gallons of pure oxygen, 22,000 pounds of ammonia, 16,000 gallons of hydrofluoric acid,” and argued those materials create a risk he likened to a refinery or steel mill. He urged the council to enforce zoning laws and prevent the project from moving forward next to schools and residences.

Council did not take action during public forum; the remarks were made during the public-comment portion of the meeting. The speakers referenced a BZA decision and asked the council to consider steps to ensure independent legal counsel for that board and to confirm that county staff are enforcing zoning and permitting rules consistently with the BZA ruling.

Ending: The council did not make any immediate promise of remedial action during the public forum portion; the remarks were entered into the record.","Residents said during public comment that construction permits for the Silfab project at 7149 Logistics Lane proceed despite a May 9, 2024 unanimous Board of Zoning Appeals decision they say forbids solar-cell manufacturing in the site’s district.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6355365,"Votes at a glance: York County Council approves multiple rezoning requests and defers several on Feb. 3",3910,1560000,5470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343&start=1560&end=5470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343/thumbnail_1560000.jpg","/articles/6355365/York-County/South-Carolina/Votes-at-a-glance-York-County-Council-approves-multiple-rezoning-requests-and-defers-several-on-Feb-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355365-25b1a850ef9e4834d652087f73fa89e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776044257&Signature=kosVbLdVJpCexuv50CMbj~pXF98wNukT1vCVc5EblosiriPM1BMvqhCbS~3HLwgaaGLVAqNpc6vWeLClFnkQsOdSgdfiLo4YW6BiVmIwrnUKSXf2xgD4eQ8f4zLxh7zdXLmKU~kFj-T~wm5UlkhFAg-HFdLE3bxwt0LXlux0zwDVXcH9TrQzCyYB99r9uXq7PlsmiM5s8gAgc6scHf5LBKvbkYbD9UwoBk0~IAKWUULSzxxUYaWC0PWoYz7aRhNYeBSYJTmX9qaDwHZsHWb2iesstCiv60iOJlM6wVpO~e5~vKoOlFztM8IOgLvx9T4XecGK-vhnmC9JDdSvjdZCGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County Council on Feb. 3 considered multiple rezoning requests during its public hearings and old-business agenda. The council approved several first readings, approved some third readings and deferred others for additional work or deed-restriction language.

Key outcomes (motions and outcomes as recorded at the meeting):

- Consent agenda: Approved unanimously.

- Case 24-63 (tax map 3730000027 and 167) — First reading to rezone parcels from UD and RMX20 to RUD (6.73 acres, District 3). Motion to approve passed unanimously after public hearing.

- Case 24-64 (tax map 5460000027 and 209) — First reading to rezone from RMX20 to RUD (12 acres, District 6). Motion to approve passed unanimously after hearing.

- Case 24-65 (tax map 3630000144) — First reading to rezone from UD to RSF30 (1.54 acres, District 2) to allow subdivision into two lots. Motion to approve passed unanimously after hearing.

- Case 24-66 (tax map 7160000066) — First reading to rezone from LI to ID for a 16.77-acre parcel on Wilson Business Parkway for a machinery-manufacturing use (Onyabeni North America). Council approved first reading with deed restrictions volunteered by the petitioner; staff was asked to review deed-restriction enforceability before second reading.

- Case 24-67 (tax map 7210000015) — First reading to rezone from UD to GC (4.86 acres, District 7) for an existing shopping center seeking greater tenant flexibility. Motion to approve passed unanimously.

- Case 24-68 (tax map 7260000041) — First reading to rezone from UD to RMX20 (21.26 acres, District 7) for residential use. Motion to approve passed (planning commission recommended approval 6-1).

Old-business (third-reading) items and disposition:

- Case 24-52 (tax map 4640000019) — Third reading to rezone from AGC to RUD (3.02 acres, District 2). Motion carried 6-1 (one councilmember opposed).

- Case 24-57 (tax map 2570000008) — Third reading to rezone from AGC to RUD (7.7 acres, District 3). Council voted to defer until the Aug. 1 meeting pending information gathering on AGC classification and family-exemption mechanics.

- Case 24-58 (tax map 5290000061) — Third reading to rezone from AGC to RUD (5.2 acres, District 4). Council moved to defer to allow deed-restriction language or additional information.

- Case 24-62 — Third-reading corrective rezoning to address 48 split-zoned parcels (district 3). Council approved the motion to implement the recommended rezones; staff noted some parcels remain nonconforming and said subsequent code and nonconforming-lot work is planned.

Several miscellaneous planning and parks items were discussed later in the meeting; council moved into an executive session for legal and contractual briefings and adjourned without further vote on the matters discussed there.

Ending: Most rezoning items advanced; some were deferred to allow deed restrictions or further analysis and staff was tasked to return with more information on family exemptions and nonconforming-lot remedies.","York County Council approved seven first-reading rezoning requests, approved several third-reading items and deferred others for additional information. Notable items: first-reading approval for the Wilson Business Parkway site (24-66) with deed restrictions; third-reading approval of case 24-52 (6-1); and deferrals of cases 24-57 and 24-58.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6355370,"Students and 4-H speakers urge council to support Western York County Agricultural Arena",744,746000,1490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343&start=746&end=1490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218723-f6c00165e05e02aebe4cbdd6cffca343/thumbnail_746000.jpg","/articles/6355370/York-County/South-Carolina/Students-and-4-H-speakers-urge-council-to-support-Western-York-County-Agricultural-Arena","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355370-4598ee59b10d2849856a5db74e68cf35/orig.mp4?Expires=1776044257&Signature=AC8UGo7ye3dyJg3H-szZVJsVNbwuFQn2Qilczg93mQ2j2CJ7uP-SrDRPPJncDkL2NoBN56n3Ij-lF4fZHXHto95m2xghvxk9i~-R51ElHwjr2E47XgTJEl5VQyNi-h2DAX4yAv~RIwNxB7VMrbuFZZAlJRX3NzSUdst8pidtNp6PnNTq4OB7b3sDSL4j04Fo1qEK92i5gaFYsoxRqQr0bHssZEvs9Pmf5Oju~NC8FR4hP4CF9am2EiwaLjBzl83mzzbrSkIBa5~zEaVZ5u0qwAX2abWnMEfQbnWIbYgr42t~klbPFeiDIB9CYGtkVMdEmLiQNDrdEXStIn1DH26XtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 3 York County Council public forum, more than a half-dozen students and youth leaders urged council to support a proposed Western York County Agricultural Arena, saying the facility would expand hands-on agricultural education, livestock showing and equestrian events for FFA and 4-H participants.

Students described how ag classes, FFA and 4-H have provided leadership, career skills and opportunities—one speaker said her ag business class won a $5,000 grant—and asked council to back the arena concept for its educational benefits. Speakers included FFA and 4-H members from several York County schools; Alan (AJ) Dover identified himself as president of the York County 4-H Teen Council and described multi-year involvement in swine and horse projects. Several speakers said the arena steering committee plans to make a formal request for county support at the May budget workshop.

Those who spoke said a local arena would reduce travel time to shows, allow more students to participate in fiber-sheep and equine events, and provide a venue for clinicians and judges to train youth. Students cited agriculture’s statewide economic role and said the arena would support career pathways into veterinary and agricultural fields.

Ending: Speakers left together after the forum to attend an agricultural event; council members heard the comments and noted the steering committee will submit a formal request in May.","Multiple FFA and 4-H students and leaders told York County Council they support a proposed Western York County Agricultural Arena and said it would expand youth agricultural, livestock and equestrian opportunities. Speakers said a steering committee will ask the council for formal support at the May budget workshop.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves first reading to rezone Wilson Business Parkway site for Onyabeni North America with deed restrictions

Residents, citing BZA decision, urge council to enforce zoning and stop Silfab project near Flint Hill schools

Votes at a glance: York County Council approves multiple rezoning requests and defers several on Feb. 3

Students and 4-H speakers urge council to support Western York County Agricultural Arena