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York County Council approves two rezones, denies one after public testimony
Summary
Council approved first-reading rezones for a Highway 160 parcel and a 7-acre Old York Road commercial site, and denied a Saluda Road neighborhood-commercial rezoning after neighbor opposition and concerns about plan consistency; the denial passed 5–2.
York County Council on March considered three first‑reading rezoning cases and issued mixed outcomes after staff presentations and public testimony.
Long‑range planner Alex Newan described case 25‑48, a request to rezone a 6.11‑acre sliver off Highway 160 and Dam Road from rural development (RUD) to general commercial (GC) to allow a fueling station, convenience store and car wash. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval with a condition that the property be subdivided within 90 days to avoid a split zone. After a motion, council voted unanimously to approve case 25‑48 as conditioned.
Case 26‑01, a…
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