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Councilor Shaw introduces resolution and text‑amendment initiative related to Paris Mountain annexation; items referred to committee
Summary
Councilor Dr. Shaw introduced a resolution opposing Travelers Rest annexation to build a hotel on Paris Mountain and asked council to initiate a text amendment to the county zoning ordinance’s Paris Mountain environmentally sensitive district. Both items were referred to committees for further review.
Councilor Dr. Shaw introduced a resolution expressing opposition to the City of Travelers Rest’s annexation to build a hotel on Paris Mountain and separately asked the council to initiate a text amendment to Section 8.5 ESD PM (Environmentally Sensitive District of Paris Mountain) of the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance.
Dr. Shaw asked that the resolution be referred to the Communications and Governmental Affairs Committee and the text‑amendment ordinance be referred to the Planning and Development Committee; the chairman directed both referrals as requested. Dr. Shaw said he had received ‘‘overwhelming opposition’’ from constituents and rejected a criticism that the resolution would ‘‘fuel division,’’ calling the action a response to what he characterized as a potential hostile takeover of long‑standing political boundaries.
No vote on either the resolution or the text amendment was taken; both were referred to the committees named by the council. Councilors and the chair confirmed the referrals and the items will be scheduled for committee hearings.
Why it matters: the resolution and proposed text amendment are intended to address annexation and development activity near Paris Mountain, a locally sensitive area regulated by county zoning. Referral to Planning & Development begins the formal review process for any zoning text change.
What’s next: committees will schedule hearings and consider any proposed text changes or formal positions; no committee action or ordinance language beyond the initiation request was recorded in the meeting transcript.
