Planning commission approves annexation and rezoning for Millicron Drive medical-retail project

The Fountain Inn Planning Commission on July 16 recommended annexation and rezoning of 107 Millicron Drive to C-2 commercial, clearing the way for a proposed medical-and-retail development that would include a dental office and neighborhood retail spaces.

Staff introduced the application, saying the property’s future land use designation is neighborhood center and that the requested C-2 zoning aligns with adjacent parcels and the vision for the corridor. "The requested zoning of C-2 would comport well with the proposed uses the applicant has in mind," staff advised.

Applicant representative David Rosenberg of GBA Holdings told the commission the project is planned as three small, separate buildings: a dental office, another medical use such as orthodontics or dermatology, and a small retail building that could host a coffee shop, dry-clean drop-off or a yoga studio. "We're excited about being a part of the Fountain Inn community," Rosenberg said. He told commissioners the team has met with DOT and expects a curb cut and has coordinated with Duke Energy and Greenville Water.

Commissioners asked technical questions about whether the development would be three separate buildings or one conjoined building (Rosenberg said three separate buildings) and about the curb cut for access (he said DOT has indicated they will provide one). The commission opened the floor to public comment and heard none.

After hearing staff’s recommendation of support, a motion to approve the annexation and rezoning was made and seconded; commissioners voted by hand and the ayes carried. The approval is a recommendation to the city council, which will consider annexation and final zoning action.

If city council approves the measure, GBA Holdings will proceed with site-level approvals, frontage/access coordination with DOT, and utility coordination with Duke Energy and Greenville Water.