The Town Council approved on second reading a zoning map amendment to allow a mixed‑use redevelopment of an historic mill near Main Street in Ward 2.

Mayor (speaker 1) read the ordinance caption amending the zoning designation for approximately 15.9 acres (York County parcel identifiers read into the record) from General Industrial and R‑10 One‑Family Residential to MXU (Mixed Use Development District), along with adoption of a mixed‑use concept plan and development conditions.

Chris Pettit (speaker 3) told the council there were two changes since the last presentation: a corrected typo and an insertion to the list of prohibited uses to align with other districts (specifically prohibiting tattoo parlors and payday‑lending establishments).

Developer representative Jerry (speaker 7) described the redevelopment of the roughly 130‑year‑old mill structure: ‘‘We’re gonna convert it to 225 apartments, along with 25,000 square foot of retail space,’’ he said, and outlined proposed public benefits including a second‑level public parking area, street realignments on Watson and Link streets to improve circulation, and a housing subsidy that would reserve a percentage of units at discounted rates for town and school district employees. Jerry said design‑development drawings are expected by Dec. 1, with construction documents targeted for January for permit review.

Jerry also noted state historic review and federal/state oversight: SHPO and NPS will review the new building in addition to local planning and historic review boards.

Councilmember (speaker 6) moved to approve the second reading; Councilmember (speaker 8) seconded, and the council approved the ordinance by voice vote. The meeting record reflects a voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.

The approved zoning change allows the developer to move forward with detailed permitting and historic‑review processes; additional regulatory approvals and design reviews remain before construction can begin.