Council approves rezoning request that could more than double housing capacity on 9-acre site

Greenville City Council on Jan. 8 approved an ordinance to rezone about 9.0668 acres between County Home Road and Signature Drive from R-6A (residential medium‑density multifamily) to R-6 (residential high‑density multifamily).

City planner Chris Kelly told the council the proposed zoning would increase potential residential capacity from about 50–60 units under the current R‑6A designation to roughly 110–117 units under R‑6 and estimated a net increase of 386 vehicle trips per day. Kelly said stormwater rules would require detention and nutrient reduction if they apply and that the site drains to the Hardy Creek watershed. Planning staff recommended approval and noted the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the request 5–1.

Steve Spruill, representing the property owner, spoke in favor during the public hearing and did not face organized opposition. Councilmember Hardy spoke in support, citing the project’s two exits and its compatibility with nearby housing. Hardy moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Willis seconded. The council voted to approve the rezoning; the transcript records the motion as passing (recorded as "Motion passes 6 0").

The planner said traffic‑mitigation measures would be determined during the development review process. The staff presentation also noted the future land‑use map shows a transition to higher‑density residential in the area and that the site is not in a special flood hazard area.

The ordinance will allow the developer to pursue higher‑density multifamily construction; further site‑plan and permitting steps, and any resulting traffic or stormwater mitigation, will be handled through subsequent reviews.