Council votes to abandon long-neglected right of way
October 14, 2024 | Florence City, Florence County, South Carolina
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In a recent government meeting, the council addressed two significant ordinances aimed at improving local property management and zoning regulations.
The first ordinance involved the abandonment of an unopened right-of-way located between 913 and 1003 Chestnut Street, identified as Fox County tax map numbers 90063-011 and 09963-01-010. Council members unanimously supported the motion to abandon this right-of-way, which has effectively been incorporated into adjacent properties for years. The move was prompted by a property transfer that revealed the right-of-way had never been officially abandoned. The planning commission had previously voted 6-0 in favor of the abandonment, allowing the adjacent property owners to absorb the right-of-way through a quitclaim deed process.
The second ordinance discussed was a rezoning request for four parcels of land from Planned Development (PD) to Activity Center (AC) zoning. This area, located between Church and Barringer Streets, totals approximately 0.1 acres and is currently vacant. The change to Activity Center zoning would permit a broader range of uses, including light commercial activities and mixed-use developments, as opposed to the more restrictive Neighborhood Conservation (NC 6.3) designation, which only allows residential development. The planning commission also recommended this change unanimously.
Concerns were raised regarding traffic implications due to the proposed development of townhomes on the site, particularly given the existing congestion at nearby intersections. Council members discussed the necessity of a traffic study, which would be mandated by the Department of Transportation if deemed necessary. The council emphasized the importance of understanding the full scope of the development, including potential impacts on local infrastructure, before finalizing the zoning change.
The meeting concluded with a motion to revert the zoning request back to the original NC 6.3 designation, reflecting ongoing concerns about the potential for increased commercial activity in the area. The council's decisions will shape the future development landscape of these properties, balancing community needs with growth opportunities.
The first ordinance involved the abandonment of an unopened right-of-way located between 913 and 1003 Chestnut Street, identified as Fox County tax map numbers 90063-011 and 09963-01-010. Council members unanimously supported the motion to abandon this right-of-way, which has effectively been incorporated into adjacent properties for years. The move was prompted by a property transfer that revealed the right-of-way had never been officially abandoned. The planning commission had previously voted 6-0 in favor of the abandonment, allowing the adjacent property owners to absorb the right-of-way through a quitclaim deed process.
The second ordinance discussed was a rezoning request for four parcels of land from Planned Development (PD) to Activity Center (AC) zoning. This area, located between Church and Barringer Streets, totals approximately 0.1 acres and is currently vacant. The change to Activity Center zoning would permit a broader range of uses, including light commercial activities and mixed-use developments, as opposed to the more restrictive Neighborhood Conservation (NC 6.3) designation, which only allows residential development. The planning commission also recommended this change unanimously.
Concerns were raised regarding traffic implications due to the proposed development of townhomes on the site, particularly given the existing congestion at nearby intersections. Council members discussed the necessity of a traffic study, which would be mandated by the Department of Transportation if deemed necessary. The council emphasized the importance of understanding the full scope of the development, including potential impacts on local infrastructure, before finalizing the zoning change.
The meeting concluded with a motion to revert the zoning request back to the original NC 6.3 designation, reflecting ongoing concerns about the potential for increased commercial activity in the area. The council's decisions will shape the future development landscape of these properties, balancing community needs with growth opportunities.
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