Council approves two zoning ordinance adoptions and advances multiple annexation requests on first reading
November 12, 2025 | Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina
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The Greer City Council voted Tuesday to adopt two zoning ordinances on second and final reading, and advanced multiple annexation requests to subsequent review.
In second and final reading, Council approved Ordinance 23-2025 to change the zoning of property at 300 Bennett Center Drive (Bennett Center Ventures LLC) from office professional to medium-density residential. Staff said no site plan has been submitted yet but described likely single-family detached or townhouse development options; deed restrictions apply to most parcels in the area, staff said.
The council also adopted Ordinance 24-2025, rezoning 205 West Arlington Ave (Dennis and Emily Kiff) from suburban neighborhood to traditional neighborhood to allow an accessory structure (a garage) with a five-foot side setback instead of the standard 10 feet. Staff confirmed the existing single-family use and described the proposed accessory structure.
Council moved, seconded and recorded verbal roll-call 'Yes' votes for both adoptions during the meeting. Roll-call names recorded during votes included Councilmembers Arrowood, Booker, Hopper, Albert and Bettis (verbal 'Yes' votes recorded in the transcript).
On first reading, council advanced annexation requests and zoning classifications for multiple parcels:
- Ordinance 26-2025: Annexation of parcels at 1455 W. Wade Hampton Blvd (CS Property LLC) and zoning to Corridor Commercial. Staff said the likely use is an auto-repair facility and recommended approval; the item will go to the planning commission for public hearing.
- Ordinance 27-2025: Annexation and Corridor Commercial zoning for three parcels on S. Highway 14 (about 14.5 acres total). Applicant Ben Bauer described a proposed private car-club storage and clubhouse with member garages and planned public events; staff noted required buffers, tree-save and floodplain constraints and recommended approval.
- Ordinance 28-2025: Annexation of 3085 S. Highway 14 (Highway 14 Cars LLC) to be combined with adjacent parcels once zoned; staff recommended approval.
Appointments and reappointments: Council recommended reappointments for Bill Tyler and Candace Good to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, and reappointment of Greg Crusco, PE, to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals; motions were seconded and approved by roll call.
Next steps: Annexation items will proceed to planning-commission public hearings; staff will bring second readings and any requested follow-up information to future council meetings.
In second and final reading, Council approved Ordinance 23-2025 to change the zoning of property at 300 Bennett Center Drive (Bennett Center Ventures LLC) from office professional to medium-density residential. Staff said no site plan has been submitted yet but described likely single-family detached or townhouse development options; deed restrictions apply to most parcels in the area, staff said.
The council also adopted Ordinance 24-2025, rezoning 205 West Arlington Ave (Dennis and Emily Kiff) from suburban neighborhood to traditional neighborhood to allow an accessory structure (a garage) with a five-foot side setback instead of the standard 10 feet. Staff confirmed the existing single-family use and described the proposed accessory structure.
Council moved, seconded and recorded verbal roll-call 'Yes' votes for both adoptions during the meeting. Roll-call names recorded during votes included Councilmembers Arrowood, Booker, Hopper, Albert and Bettis (verbal 'Yes' votes recorded in the transcript).
On first reading, council advanced annexation requests and zoning classifications for multiple parcels:
- Ordinance 26-2025: Annexation of parcels at 1455 W. Wade Hampton Blvd (CS Property LLC) and zoning to Corridor Commercial. Staff said the likely use is an auto-repair facility and recommended approval; the item will go to the planning commission for public hearing.
- Ordinance 27-2025: Annexation and Corridor Commercial zoning for three parcels on S. Highway 14 (about 14.5 acres total). Applicant Ben Bauer described a proposed private car-club storage and clubhouse with member garages and planned public events; staff noted required buffers, tree-save and floodplain constraints and recommended approval.
- Ordinance 28-2025: Annexation of 3085 S. Highway 14 (Highway 14 Cars LLC) to be combined with adjacent parcels once zoned; staff recommended approval.
Appointments and reappointments: Council recommended reappointments for Bill Tyler and Candace Good to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, and reappointment of Greg Crusco, PE, to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals; motions were seconded and approved by roll call.
Next steps: Annexation items will proceed to planning-commission public hearings; staff will bring second readings and any requested follow-up information to future council meetings.
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