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Council approves rezoning for Clinton Road property after staff presents supplemental survey and neighbors’ concerns
Summary
The council approved second reading of a rezoning request to split a parcel into three lots to build two additional houses; staff presented a survey and setbacks, and council discussed neighbor concerns about the pond, septic and shared driveways.
Chester County Council approved a rezoning request on second reading that will allow a property owner to subdivide a parcel into three lots and construct two additional houses for family occupancy.
Staff described new information requested by council after an earlier meeting: a survey showing proposed lot lines and acreage, and conceptual architectural renderings. The owner (identified in staff remarks as Gancalves) and his family were in the audience. Council members and planning staff discussed neighbor concerns previously raised at the planning commission hearing, including potential impacts to a pond used historically as a water source for fire service, the proximity of new houses to existing property lines, septic permit and well issues, and the need to coordinate driveway access with the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Planning staff told council that the proposed lots would meet applicable zoning setback requirements and that the applicant would need to resolve driveway access and septic/well approvals with South Carolina Department of Transportation and the Department of Health/Environmental Control (DEHC) before building permits would be issued. The planning commission had recommended approval by a 6‑0 vote. Several council members noted strong neighborhood opposition and emphasized the need to respect resident concerns about water and septic impacts while also observing that the proposed lot sizes were similar to nearby parcels.
Council approved second reading of the rezoning request; staff said required permitting and DOT/health approvals remained prerequisites to any building permits.
Why this matters: rezoning and lot splits can alter neighborhood density, septic/water impacts and emergency access. Council considered both the planning commission recommendation and neighbors’ written concerns before voting.
What’s next: if building permits are pursued, the property owner must obtain DOT approvals for driveways and state approvals for septic systems and wells before construction can proceed; the county’s planning and permitting staff will verify compliance prior to issuing permits.
