Council approves annexation and rezoning of 28-acre parcel on Northwest Sheille Road for school district

Batesburg-Leesville — The town council voted to adopt second readings of two ordinances to annex and rezone a 28-acre parcel at Northwest Sheille Road (TMS 007100-07-043), actions the council said were requested by the property’s buyer, Lexington School District 3.

At a public hearing held at the start of the meeting, no members of the public spoke in opposition. Town staff read a memo from property owners Scott and Chrissy McNab stating the buyer seeks C2 (office and institutional commercial) zoning so the district can secure the land from residential development and allow for possible future facility expansion, and to obtain water and sewer access.

The council approved second readings for both the annexation and the rezoning by recorded district votes and the mayor’s affirmative vote. The ordinances will be finalized per the town’s ordinance-adoption procedures.

Town staff identified the parcel by TMS number 007100-07-043. The rezoning changes the parcel from R1 (single-family residential) to C2 (office and institutional commercial), which town staff said is intended to permit institutional uses compatible with school facilities.

The council offered no additional conditions on the rezoning during the second-reading votes. Council members and staff indicated next steps will be coordination between the town, Lexington School District 3, and county/state utility providers to extend water and sewer service as requested by the buyer.

The meeting packet contained the owners’ memo and related notices; no formal amendments were made during the council’s consideration. The council recorded affirmative votes by district and the mayor on both second readings; the ordinances were adopted.

The council is expected to document ministerial follow-up with planning and utility staff to effect connections and any required permitting.