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Greenville council approves rezoning for North Greenville West Drive after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing where nearby residents raised concerns about woods, privacy and property values, the Greenville City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-02 on May 5, 2026, rezoning a 7.23-acre parcel on North Greenville West Drive from R-1 to R-2 based on a Williams & Works staff report.
Greenville City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-02 on May 5, 2026, rezoning a 7.23-acre parcel on North Greenville West Drive (PN 052-694-511-00) from R-1 (single-family residential) to R-2 (single- and two-family residential).
The change followed a public hearing opened by Mayor Jeff Scoby at 7:25 p.m. and closed at 7:32 p.m. during which several nearby residents urged the council to consider impacts on trees, privacy and property values. Trisha Kohn, a Youngman Road resident, said she was concerned about the woods behind her property and how they would be affected. Rod Wiebenga said he feared the rezoning could lower nearby property values. Ray Winnie argued the city needs more modestly priced housing; Jeff Hines urged the council to rezone existing vacant properties before approving new areas.
Councilperson Moss moved to adopt the ordinance, citing the Williams & Works staff report dated April 28, 2026, which recommended approval; Councilperson Barrus seconded. The council’s motion noted that the proposed zoning is consistent with the city's Master Plan and that permitted uses in the R-2 district are compatible with surrounding land uses. The motion was unanimously adopted.
The ordinance adoption reflects the council’s acceptance of the staff analysis despite the concerns raised during public comment. No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes. The adopted ordinance will be incorporated into the official zoning map of Chapter 46 of the City Code.
