Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Sept. 5.
Approved: Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Plan
The planning commission reviewed the proposed Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Plan.
The neighborhood is located just south of Greenville’s downtown, roughly between Cleveland and Augusta Streets. If adopted, it will replace the master plan developed in 2002.
Work on the new plan began in January 2024 beginning with steering committees and workshops with the incorporation of public input. The city considered neighborhood preservation and new development in the updated plan to strike the balance between the two.
Some highlights of the proposed plan include:
- The prioritization of pedestrian connectivity and open space
- The consideration of the County Square redevelopment and how that may impact traffic and development in the neighborhood
- Conservation of existing assets of the neighborhood
- Access to affordable housing opportunities by way of an updated height map
Members of the public praised the city’s efforts in community engagement when developing the plan. No one spoke in opposition to this matter.
The commission approved the plan unanimously. It will be heard by City Council during either its Sept. 23 or Oct. 14 meetings.
Approved/Denied: Text amendment to Greenville Development Code
Weeks after its first review, the Greenville Development Code came before the planning commission for a text amendment to Chapter 19.
The changes proposed would update applicability and activity.
Some notable changes include:
- A more streamlined permitting process for sign regulations
- The rephrasing of “interior renovations” to “minor renovations” to allow for minor exterior alterations
- The allowance of tear and walkout basements without altering the residence’s floor count
- Updated standards for large outdoor video screens including orientation, sound and screening requirements
- New smoke and vape shops will only be permitted in BH business heavy or IG Industrial districts
The commission approved the amendment unanimously.
The new development code was first adopted in June 2023, prioritizing the protection of existing neighborhoods and restructuring zoning designations.
Approved: Annexation, rezoning at Hartsell Street
An application was brought for the annexation and rezoning of roughly 0.03 acres of property along Hartsell Street into the city of Greenville within the city’s Sterling Special Emphasis Neighborhood.
The rezoning would bring the property from an R-M10, Multifamily residential district to an RN-A (Neighborhood A District). The commission unanimously approved the application. It will have a final reading during the Sept. 9 City Council meeting.
Approved: Annexation, rezoning at 143 D. St.
Richard Jackson brought an application before the commission to incorporate 0.24 acres of property in the Park Place neighborhood into the city of Greenville.
The rezoning would bring the property from an R-7.5 Single-family residential district to an RH-D (House D District). The commission unanimously approved the application. City Council will hear a final reading during its Sept. 9 meeting.
Approved: Annexation, rezoning along Shepard Drive
Jackson brought a second application to the commission to incorporate 0.38 acres of property at 6 and 8 Shepard Drive, just off North Pleasantburg Drive near Piney Mountain Park, into the City of Greenville.
The rezoning would bring the property from an R-12 Single-family residential district to an RH-C (House C District). The commission unanimously approved the application. It hass final reading during the Sept. 9 City Council meeting.
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