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Batesburg‑Leesville council approves rezoning and annexation ordinances; first reading of West Columbia rezoning also approved
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Batesburg‑Leesville Town Council approved second readings to rezone 1.15 acres from I‑1 to C‑2 and to annex 0.72 acres at 111 West Church Street; council also approved first reading to rezone 565 West Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to C‑1.
The Batesburg‑Leesville Town Council voted Feb. 10 to approve the second reading of an ordinance rezoning a 1.15‑acre parcel from I‑1 Industrial to C‑2 Office and Institutional Commercial and to approve the second reading to annex 0.72 acres at 111 West Church Street. The council also adopted first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.51 acres at 565 West Columbia Avenue from R‑2 General Residential to C‑1 General Commercial.
The votes came during the meeting after the council opened and closed public hearings on the items. Councilmembers cast roll‑call votes and the mayor recorded affirmative votes on the measures; the motions carried.
Why it matters: rezoning and annexation change permitted land uses and the town's jurisdiction, which can affect property development, public services and tax status for the parcels involved.
Details on each action:
- Collins/Cove Street rezoning (1.15 acres): Second reading approved to change zoning from I‑1 Industrial District to C‑2 Office and Institutional Commercial District. A representative for the prospective user (described in the record as a church) was present and confirmed intended use as a church. Council discussion was minimal and the second reading passed on roll call.
- Annexation: Ordinance to annex property at 111 West Church Street (0.72 acres) — second reading approved. No public comment was offered during the annexation hearing before council closed the hearing and voted.
- 565 West Columbia Avenue rezoning (0.51 acres): First reading was approved to change zoning from R‑2 to C‑1. Councilmembers noted that part of the site historically functioned as commercial (the former Hasty Breeze building) and the rezoning combines parcels to reflect current and intended use.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): Collins/Cove Street rezoning — motion carried (roll call affirmative). Annexation 111 West Church Street — motion carried (roll call affirmative). 565 West Columbia Avenue first reading — motion carried (roll call affirmative).
What the council did not decide: The 565 West Columbia rezoning advanced on first reading only; additional readings or public comment periods may follow before final adoption.
Council members and staff indicated the items will move forward consistent with ordinance procedures and the town's zoning code.
