Florence County Planning Commission

March 28, 2017

Florence County Council Chambers

6:00 PM

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Agenda

Florence County Planning Commission

Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2017

6:00 P.M.

County Complex

Room 803

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The Florence County Planning Department staff posted the agenda for the meeting on the

information boards at the main entrance and the back entrance of the County Complex

and on the information board at the entrance of the Planning and Building Inspection

Department building.

I. Call to Order

II. Review and Motion of Minutes

Meeting of February 28, 2017

III. Public Hearings

Zoning Map Amendment:

PC#2017-04 Map Amendment requested by Elliot G. Skillern and Carmelia J.

Scott-Skillern to change the zoning district designation for property

located at 1063 W. Main St., Lake City, SC as shown on Florence

County Tax Map No. 00141, Block 31, Parcel 016 from Single Family

District (R-1) to Rural Community District (RU-1).

Agenda

Florence County Planning Commission

Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2017

6:00 P.M.

County Complex

Room 803

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PC#2017-04

• Subject: Rezoning request from R-1, Single- Family Residential District to

RU-1, Rural Community District.

• Location: 1063 W. Main Street, Lake City, SC 29560

• Tax Map Number: 00141, Block 31, a portion of Parcel 016

• Council District(s): 1; County Council

• Owner Of Record: Elliott G. Skillern & Camelia J. Scott- Skillern

• Applicant: Elliott G. Skillern & Camelia J. Scott- Skillern.

• Land Area: 33.562 Acres

• Water/Sewer Availability: City of Lake City

• Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted4

PC#2017-04 Location Map

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PC#2017-04 Aerial Map

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PC#2017-04 Zoning Map

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PC#2017-04 Original Zoning Map

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PC#2017-04 Public Notice

PC#2017-04 North View of Property (West Main Street)

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PC#2017-04 East View of Property (Dennis Road)

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PC#2017-04 South View of Property (Dennis Road)

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PC#2017-04 South View of Property (Dennis Road)

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PC#2017-04 West View of Property

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PC#2017-04 West View of Property

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PC#2017-04 Public Notice

PC#2017-04 Background

• Staff Analysis:Existing and Proposed Zoning:

The subject property is currently split zoned R-1, Single- Family Residential District and RU-2 Rural

Community District.

Transportation Access and Circulation:

Present access to the property is by way of West Main Street and Dennis Road.

Surrounding Land Use and Zoning

North: Vacant/R-1 and RU-1/Florence County

South: Vacant/ and Residential/RU-1 and R-5/Florence County

West: Vacant and Residential/R-1 and RU-1/Florence County

East: Vacant/R-1 and RU-1/Florence County

Traffic Review:

The rezoning of this property will have a minimal effect on traffic flow for the area.

Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance:

The intent of the RU-1, Rural Community District: The intent of this district is to sustain and support rural

community centers as an integral part of the rural environment, serving the commercial, service, social and

agricultural needs of nearby rural residents.

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PC#2017-04 Examples of RU-1 Uses

A range of a few of the RU-1, Rural Community District uses:

• Livestock, except feedlots

• Horses & other equine

• General farms

• Forestry

• Flea Markets

• Sewer collection/ treatment facilities

• Public Parks/ playgrounds

• Gas Stations

• Food Store

• Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores

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PC# 2017-05

• Subject: Request For Text Amendments To The Florence

County Code Of Ordinances, CHAPTER 30,

ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. – ZONING

DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1. –

GENERALLY, Section 30-29. – Table II: Schedule Of

Permitted And Conditional Uses And Off-Street

Parking Requirements For Business & Rural

Districts, Sector 53: Real Estate & Rental & Leasing.

• Applicant: Florence County Planning & Building Department

• Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted

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Florence County Consolidated

Ordinance- 1999

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Florence County Consolidated Ordinance- 1999

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Sometime between 1999-2007

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Zoning Ordinance for Florence

County- 2007

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PC# 2017-06

• Subject: Request For Text Amendments To The Florence

County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING

ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. – ZONING DISTRICT

REGULATIONS, DIVISION 4. – FH FLOOD

HAZARD DISTRICT, Sec. 30-61. – General

Development Standards, And ARTICLE X. –

DEFINITIONS, Sec. 30-311. – Definitions.

• Applicant: Florence County Planning & Building Department

• Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted

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Explanation

• Staff is seeking to reduce regulations while not increasing flood insurance

premiums.

• Current FEMA Standard is currently 50%

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• Other Business

• Director’s Report

– Summary Plats

– Building Reports

• Executive Session

• Adjournment