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Council asks planning commission to reconsider Owens Glen approval after residents deliver 1,000-signature petition
Summary
Following sustained resident opposition and a petition of over 1,000 signatures, Greenville County Council voted to request the planning commission reconsider its 2024 approval of the Owens Glen primary plan and associated variances, citing alleged noncompliance with state statutes and the county comprehensive plan.
Greenville County Council voted on Nov. 18 to ask the county Planning Commission to reconsider its 2024 approval of the Owens Glen primary plan and related variances.
Resident Amy McCord, speaking for more than 1,000 petitioners, told council the planning commission’s 2024 decision violated South Carolina statutes and did not conform to the Greenville County comprehensive plan or the Piedmont area plan. McCord listed specific concerns including narrow roads without shoulders, blind curves, an unaccounted-for landfill truck load in the traffic study, and density she characterized as incompatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
On a committee recommendation, Councilor Bradley moved to request reconsideration of the planning commission’s approval (PP‑2024‑109 and VAR2024‑105), and council approved the motion by voice vote. The planning commission’s bylaws, McCord noted, allow the governing body to request reconsideration without a specific reason; council’s motion formally exercises that authority.
What’s next: The planning commission will receive council’s request to reopen review of the Owens Glen approvals. Council did not specify additional findings or a timeline in the meeting record; residents can expect further procedural activity at the planning commission level.
