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Council approves rezoning for 915 Salom Church Road on third reading despite staff non-recommendation
Summary
On third reading the county council approved rezoning a 1.01-acre parcel at 915 Salom Church Road from Rural Development District to C-1 neighborhood commercial; Planning Commission had recommended approval 11–0, while staff had previously not recommended approval because the future land use is low-density residential. Vote was 6–1.
On third reading, the Greenwood County Council approved Ordinance 202604 to rezone a 1.01-acre parcel at 915 Salom Church Road from RDD (Rural Development District) to C-1 (neighborhood commercial). The Planning Commission had voted 11–0 in favor; county staff had recommended against approval because the parcel's future land-use designation is low-density residential.
Rob Rushin (planning staff) summarized the parcel's context: a mobile home currently sits on the property, it is adjacent to residential and some commercial uses, and commercial uses in RDD require at least two acres. He said the applicant seeks C-1 to permit retail development on the smaller-than-required parcel. Council members pressed staff about the earlier non-recommendation and noted the planning commission's unanimous support.
Miss Miller moved to approve the ordinance on third reading; the motion was seconded and carried 6–1. The council's approval supersedes the staff's earlier recommendation and allows the rezoning to proceed under the county's zoning code and applicable statutory process.
Why it matters: The decision changes the land-use designation for a parcel near Salom Church Road and could enable retail development on a lot that did not meet RDD's acreage threshold. The vote illustrates council authority to approve rezonings over staff objection, particularly where planning commissioners and neighbors may support a change.
What's next: The ordinance passed on third reading; staff will process the rezoning administratively and the applicant may proceed with required permitting.
