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Council unanimously approves 88.62‑acre residential rezoning at South Wilson Boulevard
Summary
Richland County approved an 88.62‑acre agricultural‑to‑residential rezoning (case 25-032MA, applicant Mark Jeffers). A resident raised traffic concerns citing ADT figures; the council voted unanimously to approve following applicant outreach and town‑hall meetings.
The Richland County Council voted unanimously on March 24 to approve rezoning case 25-032MA, which would convert roughly 88.62 acres on South Wilson Boulevard from agricultural to residential. The planning commission recommended approval and the council adopted that recommendation by roll call.
The application, identified in the hearing by multiple TMS parcel numbers, was described as non‑compliant with the county comprehensive plan but supported by the planning staff and planning commission. The applicant, identified in the hearing as Mark Jeffers, has existing developed parcels and proposed additional residential development attached to the current footprint.
Charles Rumpleton, a resident at 141 Lever Acres Road, raised traffic concerns, saying local volume has increased and citing an average daily trips figure he recalled: "it was at 9,700, and the capacity was, uh, claimed to be 8,600." Rumpleton also said he had seen a plot plan from another developer proposing 182 condos nearby but stated he was unsure whether that proposal had been filed.
Councilwoman Cooper, who said she represented the district and had convened town halls on the rezoning, urged approval and praised the applicant's outreach: "The applicant... went far above with trying to accommodate and trying to help us come up with a resolution. Things that they didn't have to do on their behalf, they did do and I want to acknowledge that publicly," she said.
Following brief discussion and a motion to approve by Councilwoman Cooper, the council voted unanimously in favor of the rezoning.
The vote authorizes the change in zoning designation; any future plats, site plans or permits required to develop the property must follow county review and permitting processes.
