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“We waived all our fees for that,” a planning staff member told the commission, describing temporary measures to help residents recover. Staff said the county issued temporary‑use permits and relaxed enforcement on issues such as occupancy of RVs while cleanup and rebuilding occur.

On debris, staff said the county contracted with the state for large‑scale removal and that FEMA will reimburse much of the operation. “We contracted with the state on the debris cleanup, so we have we have no say in that matter,” the planner said, noting that counties with their own equipment sometimes handle removal and receive FEMA reimbursement directly, but Edgefield does not have the same resources.

Why this matters: waiving fees and issuing temporary permits can speed recovery for homeowners and contractors, while a state‑led debris operation changes how and when material is collected and removed in the county. Staff also warned that ongoing illegal dumping or people leaving debris in right‑of‑way areas could create follow‑up enforcement and public‑education needs.

Details from the meeting:
- Permits: county waived permit fees for storm‑related repairs and relaxed enforcement (for example, temporary housing and RV occupancy) to help residents rebuild or accommodate relief workers.
- Debris: county contracted with the state to handle large debris removal; staff said the state operation chips material and moves it to sites managed under FEMA processes for disposal or burning.
- Public messaging: staff said the county must address residents who continue to leave debris at pickup locations after contractors have finished collection.

No formal policy vote was recorded; staff reported how the county and state are coordinating recovery operations and described temporary permitting steps taken by county departments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 13, 2025 Planning Commission Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff reported the county waived fees and relaxed some rules to expedite repairs after recent storm damage and said debris removal is being handled under a state contract with FEMA involvement, limiting the county’s control over debris pickup.","taxTitle","Edgefield County, South Carolina","taxId",71124,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127726,"Planners discuss Plan Development ordinance tweaks, including how to limit passive commercial uses",267,64000,331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661668-9ed4b81744a9db8fa020787036b6fa44&start=64&end=331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661668-9ed4b81744a9db8fa020787036b6fa44/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6127726/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Planners-discuss-Plan-Development-ordinance-tweaks-including-how-to-limit-passive-commercial-uses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127726-c6fa1273a1fa7e9dd8a2e1276d088490/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661537&Signature=QlV8JixlhXDugWvotFL-vIQuGCECa~LWnbWxtIN3E27EGscpR4AcWW7ib0oS38P2Y5ofidD7bVlLDhJszvBF2aQRzReCxjdxaCRxulyRzm9m-uj14bRE~kVwdudWsqg0SURn39lfIzh13VxElbV023WLRLCDFtMo3f1CDkQuAaBCpBhoeUAJr1~QmukzZkWUM9wIwVykStAnJ2Dlx2Yp0fNkj-OJfJ8fnC1AhoE8QT2gKFDtEBfqEpihtwyM5fIIPruOLgjLnux2NYAjD0VNkZOqd4QgYJK4olR8vS4fAG9Av7D18r675egjHGYLs1DjAWqm0uhh5QEoiDXscygD~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff at the March 13 Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting reviewed suggested edits to the county’s Plan Development (PD) ordinance, including how the commission can limit so‑called “passive income” commercial uses and how minimum lot sizes apply in residential PDs.

A staff member described a PD as a negotiated, custom zoning district that can list permitted uses, prohibited uses or conditional uses as part of its narrative and zoning text. “A PD is is a complete negotiation between those various boards and the developer,” the staff member said, explaining that commissions may deny approval if a proposed use is unacceptable to the local approving bodies.

The staffer also clarified a minimum‑lot‑size provision discussed earlier in the packet: a 6,500‑square‑foot minimum applies to single‑family detached lots when a PD includes detached residential units, while multi‑family projects would use density (units per acre) rather than a lot‑size minimum. The planner noted that commercial or industrial PDs would not be subject to that single‑family lot minimum.

Why this matters: edits to PD language affect what developers may propose and what the commission can require in negotiations. If the commission wants to bar low‑activity commercial uses such as self‑storage, laundromats or car washes from a mixed PD, it can seek those restrictions in the PD text and deny approval if the developer refuses to modify the plan.

Key points discussed:
- PDs are negotiated, custom zoning districts and can contain lists of permitted, prohibited or conditional uses; staff emphasized the commission’s ability to reject an application that contains unacceptable uses.
- Suggested wording changes would clarify that “commercial elements” within a PD should favor active retail uses (restaurants, shops) rather than passive income uses (car washes, laundromats, storage) if the commission wishes to restrict them.
- Minimum lot size: a 6,500‑square‑foot minimum for single‑family detached lots applies to residential PDs that include detached housing; multi‑family projects are regulated by units‑per‑acre standards.

No formal change to the county ordinance was voted on at the meeting; the discussion occurred during the agenda’s ordinance review and work session items and will inform any formal amendments brought back for a future vote.

","Edgefield County planning staff explained how plan‑development (PD) zoning works and how the commission can permit or exclude specific commercial uses during PD negotiations; lot‑size minimums for detached single‑family units in residential PDs were also clarified.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127731,"Edgefield County planning commission approves storage-facility permit on Brighthawk Road in Trenton",108,2048000,2156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2661668-9ed4b81744a9db8fa020787036b6fa44&start=2048&end=2156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2661668-9ed4b81744a9db8fa020787036b6fa44/thumbnail_2048000.jpg","/articles/6127731/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Edgefield-County-planning-commission-approves-storage-facility-permit-on-Brighthawk-Road-in-Trenton","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127731-faa7ad2f5b21f45cb8fb414d89a91336/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661537&Signature=eHXq1rfAHJOH9BANsTRw9tTMHb-n1K~KzzkIIJNg0F0IBvWcR6BOFCK3BetaW39Hi3qanO9nIsk1MjMW5dPCIZzAtg8XbDQ7BnE52DsMn-7sOgqMXzOOmqmimzBoQgS9BZgkxpoMUSQWQ0fWxSjMygUq~3Lb9jqJj9yyq78IzFpjhzclteK7ufeX6BSqquIc~hp4epMVYDrgoA-b2hIuLVbd5zUnRW6PwOyVsY5FIVBb~61nth220Twr-1JdAXBM1rsXK8O3ZJ0BrmKekeGu1V4BkCcwocLXeIjuJSYKx~Li1bSGCLuopeeE4BL~c31IPNijHQm20qgntk-Fx94I0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edgefield County Planning Commission on March 13 approved a permit for a proposed pole‑barn storage facility on Brighthawk Road in Trenton, granting the application submitted by property owner Bob Daniels after a staff review and no members of the public speaking for or against the project.

Planning staff told the commission the application (ID 14400077) met the county's submittal requirements and there were no public objections at the session. Bob Daniels, the property owner and applicant, described the project to the commission as “a, pole barn type structure” and said phase one would include two buildings on about 2.8 acres.

The commission chair moved to approve the application and another commissioner seconded the motion; the commission then conducted a raised‑hand vote and approved the permit. Individual roll‑call votes were not recorded in the meeting transcript.

Why this matters: the permit allows development of enclosed storage bays on a site in a commercial/industrial area of Trenton and establishes the project’s basic layout and access plan, including a recessed gate to keep vehicles off the public right of way. The facility could provide additional storage options in the county; Daniels told the commission he expects rental rates initially in the roughly $120–$130 per‑space per month range and that some units may offer electrical hookups, depending on design and cost.

Details from the hearing:
- Applicant: Bob Daniels, property owner and applicant. He said the site is about 2.8 acres and phase one would include two buildings with the roadside ends enclosed and other ends open.
- Site design features mentioned: 10‑foot setback, recessed gated driveway to keep vehicles off the road, and phased construction (two buildings in phase one).
- Operations and amenities discussed: possible electrical hookups to some spaces, and variations in climate control across comparable facilities; Daniels said he researched regional facilities and rental markets.
- Public engagement: no members of the public spoke for or against the application at the hearing.
- Vote: motion moved and seconded; commission approved the application by a raised‑hand vote; individual member votes were not listed in the transcript.

The commission approved the permit at the end of the planning meeting and wished the applicant luck as he proceeds to the county’s public‑hearing stage and any required building‑permit reviews.

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