York County Planning Commission Reviews Major Rezoning and Development Requests at April Meeting

The York County Planning Commission convened on April 14, 2025, to deliberate on several significant development proposals and zoning changes.  The six items on the agenda were approved.

Sutton Road Waiver Request – Fort Mill

• Applicant: Nate Negrin, Sutton Road, LLC

• Proposal: Request to waive paving requirements for gravel parking and drive aisles at 187 and 195 S. Sutton Road, facilitating business expansion.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval, citing minimal impact and compliance with ADA parking standards.

• Outcome: Voted for Approval

Preliminary Plat – Holler Estates

• Applicant: McAfee Redevelopment, LLC

• Location: York Highway (Highway 5) near Shiloh Road

• Details: Development of 103 single-family residential lots on a 156.13-acre parcel, zoned Rural Development (RUD), with a proposed density of 0.66 units per acre.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval, noting consistency with zoning and comprehensive plan.

• Outcome: Voted for Approval

Preliminary Plat – Newport Commons

• Applicant: Joe Miktuk / JCM Corporation

• Location: Off Adnah Church Road and Old York Road (Hwy 161)

• Details: Development comprising 129 detached and 95 attached single-family lots on 84.95 acres, part of a Planned Development (PD) established in 2008, including future commercial space, amenities, and sidewalks.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval, citing compliance with zoning and planning standards.

• Outcome: Voted for Approval

Rezoning Case 25-08 – Mt Gallant Road

• Applicant: Ralph Calhoun May

• Request: Rezone 1.81 acres from RMX-20 to RSF-40 to combine with an adjacent parcel.

• Staff Note: The proposed change is not consistent with the future land use designation but facilitates parcel consolidation.

• Council District: 6 – Huckabee

• Outcome: Voted for Approval

Rezoning Case 25-09 – Highway 160 W

• Applicant: Lawrence Shaheen, Jr.

• Request: Rezone eight parcels totaling 14.06 acres from RUD to RMX-6, located along Highway 160 W.

• Staff Note: The request aligns with the zoning map and comprehensive plan.

• Council District: 1 – Audette

• Outcome: Voted for Approval with conditions.

Rezoning Case 25-10 – Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill

• Applicant: Stewart Hasty

• Request: Rezone a 2.43-acre parcel from UD to ID for industrial use, aligning with existing and historical site usage.

• Council District: 5 – Cox

• Outcome: Voted for Approval