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Planning committee denies rezoning request for Whitehorse Road parcel
Summary
The Greenville County Planning & Development Committee voted to deny CZ-2025-071, a request to rezone 1.81 acres at Whitehorse Road and Piney Road from R-10 (single-family) to C-1 (commercial). Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial, citing potential adverse impacts to an established residential neighborhood.
The Greenville County Planning & Development Committee on Dec. 1 voted to deny CZ-2025-071, a rezoning request for a 1.81-acre parcel at Whitehorse Road and Piney Road that would have changed the zoning from R-10 (single-family residential) to C-1 (commercial).
Planning staff told the committee the subject property is largely surrounded by established residences and that rezoning to C-1 'could change the character of that area and have an adverse impact.' Staff said the Berea community plan lists the site as low-density residential and noted the county comprehensive plan lists suburban edge with small-scale commercial as a secondary use type. Greenville County Planning Commission also recommended denial.
A committee member said he had reached out to the applicants and to residents and that citizens had expressed concerns. Planning staff replied they had received only the applicant's use letter stating an intent to increase 'business opportunities and employment options' and that no specific operational details were provided. The committee member moved to deny, and the chair called the vote. Members voted in favor and the committee denied CZ-2025-071.
The committee did not record detailed roll-call votes in the transcript. The committee’s denial will keep the property's R-10 classification in place; further action would require a new application or an appeal to the council if filed.
