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Neighbors press council on rezoning; first readings set for Little Mountain and Nation Road projects
Summary
Residents spoke against a rezoning proposal tied to land near Mason Road and Nation Road—raising concerns about an RV campground, noise and traffic. Council described the agenda items as first readings (title only), said public hearings will follow and asked developers for more detail; planning commission review and annexation possibilities were discussed.
Residents urged Greenwood County Council to scrutinize a pending rezoning request after public commenters said the plan could bring an RV campground and wildlife-park features that would affect neighborhood character and traffic.
Rose Heineck, who identified herself as a Mason Road resident, asked council to "dig deep and make sure" the county gathers full information about the proposal after seeing social-media advertisements for a Rivers Ranch Wildlife Park and an associated RV campground. She said the possibility of native livestock and increased traffic concerned neighbors.
Pat Johnson (2424 Nation Road) also spoke in opposition, saying the proposal "would not help the neighborhood at all" and recounting long familiarity with nearby property uses; a relative added that the plan shows about 200 RV spots, which she said would generate significant traffic and noise adjacent to homes.
On two separate agenda items council took first reading (title only) on zoning map amendments. Ordinance 2025-22 would rezone roughly 40.69 acres at 410 Little Mountain Road from AG-1 (agricultural) to R-3 (single-family residential); planning staff reported the planning commission had recommended approval. Ordinance 2025-23 would change about 195.45 acres on Nation Road from FA (forest/agriculture) to a planned development district (PDD), which planning staff said would allow a clearer master plan and potentially offer stronger buffers than straight zoning.
Councilors asked developers and staff to answer follow-up questions at the public hearing, including concerns about single vs. multiple access points, buffer widths, and potential annexation by the nearby municipality. The chair reminded the public these were first readings; the planning commission will hold a public hearing before the ordinance returns for second reading and a council public hearing.
What happens next: Planning commission review and public hearings are scheduled; council encouraged residents to participate at subsequent hearings where final decisions will be made.
