Commission recommends annexation and rezoning of Bryant property to allow manufactured homes

The Bluffton Planning Commission voted to forward to Town Council a recommendation to accept the annexation of approximately 2.14 acres owned by Bryant Family LLC at 30 Davis Road and to recommend a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to Residential General.

Staff explained the parcel is currently in unincorporated Beaufort County under a T2R county designation that allows one unit per three acres; the proposed Town of Bluffton Residential General zoning allows up to four residential dwelling units per acre, which would permit up to eight units on the site. "This development would require connection to sewer for any new residences," staff said. Applicant Johnny Bryant Sr., who described multi‑generational family ownership of the property, told commissioners he had cleared heirs'‑property issues and is seeking options to place manufactured homes.

Commissioners asked about outreach to neighboring owners and whether RDUs could be transferred; staff said the RDU allowance would be by‑right under the town UDO and not transferable as a development‑agreement allocation. The commission made three separate motions to forward recommendations to town council—comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, and zoning map amendment—and each motion carried by voice vote. Town Council will receive the commission's recommendations and schedule first and second readings as appropriate.