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Planning commission approves rezoning for proposed assisted-living campus despite licensing questions
Summary
The Gaffney Planning Commission approved a request to rezone a nearly 15-acre parcel on West Buford Street to allow an assisted-living campus. Commissioners discussed site constraints, a power line and a pending license; the motion passed with one commissioner opposed.
Vice Chairwoman Nancy Davis and the Gaffney Planning Commission on March 10 approved a rezoning request that would allow an assisted-living campus on a roughly 15-acre parcel on West Buford Street.
Emmanuel Nnyeruka, representing Nextrise Group, told the commission the company seeks to rezone TM# 08100-00-036.000 from Medium Density Single-Family District (R-12) to Multi-Family Residential (RM) to build a 4–5 story facility with "about 100 units," a mix of private and double rooms, and on-site amenities including kitchenettes, water therapy, a library, a fitness center, a cafeteria, a chapel and family meeting space. He said the project would also include staff housing in the form of town homes "for the staff only."
During the public hearing, resident Jim Davidson, who said he lives on Stacy Drive, raised two concerns: a power line that runs the length of the property and whether a Certificate of Need is required for a medium care facility. Nnyeruka replied the line would be rerouted and said the developer is still working on the required license, which he characterized as dependent on the outcome of the rezoning vote. Commissioner Pattie McCraw pressed the applicant on licensing and on how limited buildable area and grading needs would be handled, asking whether a license should be secured before a zone change and suggesting the commission could table the request until licensing is resolved.
Donald Logan moved to approve the rezoning; Amareia Dawkins seconded. Vice Chairwoman Nancy Davis stated she was in favor; Commissioner Pattie McCraw stated she was opposed. The motion carried.
The commission’s action changes the zoning designation to allow multi-family residential uses; it does not by itself confer any operational licenses or building permits. The applicant said licensing and final design remain contingent on approvals and further steps. The commission’s records note that the Zoning Administrator will follow up on permitting and any required certification steps. The project’s timetable, final unit mix, and specific licensing status were not specified at the meeting.
