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Planning commission backs rezoning for county EMS facility on Van Wyck Road, sends it to council
Summary
The commission recommended approval of RZ20252810, a county‑owned 1.74‑acre rezoning to institutional to allow an EMS facility on Van Wyck Road, finding the application met UDO requirements; the vote was unanimous and the matter will go to county council for final action.
Planning staff presented RZ20252810, a rezoning request for a 1.74‑acre county parcel on Van Wyck Road to permit an EMS facility. Staff said the site was currently zoned medium‑density residential and requested institutional zoning; the parcel lies inside the county’s moratorium zone but is exempt because the use is commercial in nature. Staff recommended approval, citing the comprehensive plan’s objective to improve emergency response in the Panhandle area.
Commissioners asked whether the town of Van Wyck had been consulted; staff said the parcel is in the county, not in the town, and staff had not consulted Van Wyck. Questions about SCDOT trip counts and sight‑distance conditions were raised; staff said some issues (final access, civils and encroachment permits) are addressed during civil review and may be modified before final design. After a brief public comment in support from Barbara Scannell, a motion to approve RZ20252810 passed by show of hands, 6–0. The item will be referred to county council for a final decision and the applicant will be notified of the date and time.
