Council sets Jan. 20 hearing for Spire Development senior housing rezoning at 1249 Switzer Street

Greenville City Council set a public hearing for Jan. 20 on a rezoning request for 1249 Switzer Street after Spire Development introduced the project and the Planning & Zoning Commission forwarded a recommendation.

Sean McMickle of Spire Development told council the company is proposing a 50-65 unit, senior-restricted, affordable housing rental community at 1249 Switzer Street, the former Dairy Barn property, and said the developer will apply for funding in February to advance the project. "We're looking to do a 50 65 unit, excuse me, senior restricted, affordable housing rental community at 1249 Switzer Street," McMickle said.

Later in the meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission'chair's letter was entered into the record stating the commission met on Dec. 16, 2025 and voted to recommend that the property be rezoned from General Business (GB) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) residential under the city's zoning code. The commission's written recommendation, signed by Chair Jeff Whitaker, asks council under Section 5.06 to take final action and indicates the application was submitted by Spire Development.

A member of the public earlier that evening had raised questions about who would pay for traffic controls such as a stoplight and whether utilities could handle extra demand; council president replied that the Jan. 20 hearing would allow affected residents to comment. Council formally set the hearing date and invited residents to attend and provide testimony.

Next steps: the rezoning request will be heard at the public hearing on Jan. 20, where council will accept public comment before acting.