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Council advances first reading to down‑zone 1123 Fort Johnson to agricultural uses
Summary
On first reading the council approved rezoning 1123 Fort Johnson to an agricultural district (AG5), clearing the way for a second reading after staff mailings and a public hearing; councilors discussed potential uses and buffers and asked the applicant to attend the next meeting.
The Town of James Island council voted in favor of first reading for an ordinance to change zoning for a roughly 2.25‑acre parcel at 1123 Fort Johnson to an agricultural designation (AG5). Planning director Kristen Crane explained AG5 permits limited agricultural and horticultural uses and larger setback and buffer requirements; she said any future non‑agricultural uses would require full site‑plan review and could be conditioned.
Councilors discussed possible uses and unintended consequences, including whether a new access road could later open the way to larger development and how buffers (including a Dominion power‑line easement and scenic byway protections) already limit visibility from Fort Johnson. Planning staff noted that more formal public notice and a public hearing will accompany the next steps; the first reading passed and the matter will return for a second reading.
