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Greer council approves annexation of 770 Brockman McClyman Road amid debate over future roundabout
Summary
The Greer City Council approved second and final reading of Ordinance 49-2024 to annex a 5-acre parcel at 770 Brockman McClyman Road and zone it TN, despite council concern and constituent questions about traffic and whether a roundabout will be required.
The Greer City Council on second and final reading approved Ordinance 49-2024 to annex a 5-acre parcel owned by Carolyn J. Hamby at 770 Brockman McClyman Road and establish a TN (traditional neighborhood) zoning classification.
The measure was approved by a 4-2 roll-call vote after an extended discussion about traffic impacts and whether South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will require a roundabout at Brockman McClyman and Abner Creek. Mayor Danner presided over the meeting; the ordinance was presented by Miss Stahl, a city staff member.
Council members and staff said the parcel will be combined with five adjacent lots rezoned in October and will be part of a single development now estimated at about 163 total residential units. Staff reported the subject 5-acre piece will be used primarily for recreation and amenities and that roughly 15 houses are currently associated with the site.
Staff told council that the city and the project's traffic engineer worked with SCDOT on a traffic impact assessment (TIA). SCDOT and the engineer concluded a traffic signal is not warranted at the intersection but indicated that a roundabout is a likely long-term solution. Miss Stahl said the developer will provide 30% design plans for a future roundabout — described in the meeting as an early design stage that would show the right-of-way needed.
Council members pressed staff on what would trigger construction of a roundabout and who would pay. “I would assume it would have to be the volume produced by any single particular project,” Miss Stahl said, explaining that the 30% design gives the city a head start on identifying needed right-of-way. Councilman Coriam Booker and others questioned whether requiring a 30% design is the best approach rather than a payment-in-lieu. Staff and other council members said the ultimate funding and construction could be a mix of state, county, city and developer contributions and would depend on future development in the area.
Council discussion repeatedly returned to fairness: SCDOT officials had told staff they did not feel it was equitable to obligate a single small project to fund an entire roundabout when that project would not contribute the majority of traffic. That reasoning was a principal factor in recommending that the developer produce partial design work rather than requiring immediate construction.
The final roll call on the ordinance recorded votes as follows: Mr. Arrowood — yes; Councilman Booker — yes; Mr. Hopper — no; Mr. Dumas — yes; Miss Albert — no; Mayor Danner — yes. The motion carried.
Background material in the staff packet noted that the TIA projects traffic conditions through 2027. Staff also told council the developer will reserve right-of-way and treat the 30% design work as the developer’s contribution toward the future intersection improvement.
The council did not adopt a timeline or funding commitment for constructing a roundabout; members said they expect SCDOT and other regional stakeholders to advise when construction will be appropriate. The city will proceed with the annexation and zoning decision under the guidelines and documentation currently before the council.
