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Council advances several first readings: airport hangar, multi‑county industrial park, and height‑exceptions amendment
Summary
On first reading the council approved a private hangar contract (10a) and a multi‑county industrial park arrangement (10b); it also advanced a title‑only amendment to ZLDR §3.2.6 on height exceptions (10c) after debate about Project Ballast.
Kershaw County Council took initial action Aug. 11 on several ordinances and contract items. Item 10a, a title‑only first reading to approve a private hangar contract at the Kershaw County Airport, passed first reading with a 6‑1 recorded vote. Item 10b, a first reading to create a multi‑county industrial park (MCIP) arrangement with Lancaster County, also passed on first reading; councilmembers debated whether Project Ballast would be placed into the park and were told the ordinance is not yet populated with specific property language.
Council also held a title‑only first reading on item 10c to amend ZLDR §3.2.6 (exceptions to height limitations) to clarify exemptions for energy infrastructure and similar unoccupied structures. Members expressed concern that the changes appear directed at a specific project and asked staff and the planning commission to return with recommendations and clarifications for second reading and any amendments.
Votes and outcomes: 10a passed first reading 6‑1 (Mister Jones opposed); 10b passed first reading after discussion with multiple members raising distribution and statutory questions; 10c passed first reading (title only) with several members opposing on grounds of process and transparency.
