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Planning commission backs rezoning of Highway 25 parcel despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to forward a rezoning request from agricultural to commercial (A1→C1) for a 4.48‑acre parcel on Highway 25 East owned by Gene Carmen IV, after staff recommended approval and residents raised concerns about traffic, property values and future commercial uses.
The Hartsville Bridal County Planning Commission voted to forward a rezoning request for 4.48 acres on Highway 25 East from A‑1 (agricultural) to C‑1 (commercial) to the county commission with a favorable recommendation.
Planning Commission Chair opened the hearing and identified the applicant: Gene Carmen IV, one of the property owners, asked that the parcel be rezoned to allow commercial uses, including leasing portions of the property for parking. Planning staff recommended approval, saying the site “represents a logical extension of commercial zoning along the highway corridor” and can be served…
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