STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING ...
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-04
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from Single-Family Residential District(R-1) to Rural Community District (RU-1).
LOCATION:
1063 West Main Street, Lake City, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
A portion of 00141, Block 31, 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
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request with the newly proposed 150ft reserved area not usable for livestock. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently vacant and zoned Single-Family Residential District (R-1) and Rural Community District (RU-1). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) portion of the parcel to Rural Community District (RU-1). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant/R-1 and RU-1/Florence County South: Vacant and Residential/R-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
4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of West Main Street and Dennis Road. 5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property will have a minimal effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the Rural Community District (RU-1): 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. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map 4. Modified Plat
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-13
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from General Commercial District (B-3) to Industrial District (B-6).
LOCATION:
1680 West Darlington St., Florence, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
90034, Block 02, Parcel 019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
3; County Council
OWNER OF RECORD:
Old South Log Cabins, LLC
APPLICANT:
Jack Green
LAND AREA:
2.06 Acres
WATER /SEWER AVAILABILITY:
City of Florence
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the request. This parcel is not contiguous to an existing B-6 Zoning District. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently zoned General Commercial District (B-3). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the property to Industrial District (B-6). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant/B-3/Florence County South: Vacant and Residential/R-4/Florence County West: Residential/R-3A/Florence County East: Commercial/B-3/ Commercial/Unzoned/ Florence County
4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of West Darlington Street. 5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property may have a significant effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the Industrial District (B-6): The intent of this district is to accommodate certain industrial uses which based on their operational characteristics are potentially incompatible with residential, social, medical, and commercial environs. As a result, the establishment of such districts shall be restricted to areas geographically removed or buffered from such environs. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-14
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from Single Family Residential District (R-3) to General Commercial District (B-3).
LOCATION:
2802 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
00211, Block 01, Parcel 026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
5; County Council
OWNER OF RECORD:
Dale D. and Kimberly Turbeville
APPLICANT:
Dale D. and Kimberly Turbeville
LAND AREA:
0.96 Acres
WATER /SEWER AVAILABILITY:
City of Florence
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently zoned Single Family Residential (R-3). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the property to General Commercial District (B-3). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residential/R-3/Florence County South: Residential/B-3/Florence County West: Vacant/B-3/Florence County East: Residential/Unzoned/Florence County 4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of Pamplico Highway.
5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property will have a minimal effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the General Commercial District (B-3): The intent of this district is to provide for the development and maintenance of commercial and business uses strategically located to serve the community and the larger region in which it holds a central position. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-15 SUBJECT:
Request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311, Definitions.
APPLICANT:
Florence County Planning and Building Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. STAFF ANALYSIS: There is a disparity in the Zoning Ordinance between rural and urban applications of the existing accessory structure requirements. Staff has created a more flexible schedule for accessory structures that addresses the current inequity discovered between the rural and urban settings. The original request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE IV. – APPEARANCE, BUFFERING, SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS, Section 30-121, Bufferyards, Table VI Bufferyard Requirements; ARTICLE VII. – GENERAL AND ANCILLARY REGULATIONS, Section 30-246, Accessory Buildings And Uses, (2) General Requirements, a. Residential Districts was submitted and approved by The Planning Commission in March 2016, however the request did not include Article X- Definitions, Section 30-311 when it went to County Council. Therefore, the Florence County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311 shall be amended as follows: ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS Sec. 30-311. – Definitions. Building, accessory. A subordinate structure on the same lot as the principal or main building or use occupied or devoted to a use incidental to the principal use. Included in this definition are private garages, storage sheds, workshops, animal shelters, pool houses, etc., when detached from the principal buildings, and carports attached to the principal building when at least 75 percent open or unenclosed. A structure which is accessory in nature may be considered to be attached and part of the primary structure when such construction is in accordance with one of the following methods. a. Twenty percent (20%) of the subordinate structure’s abutting side must be in direct contact with the wall of the primary structure. (See illustration Method A)
b. Subordinate structures not in direct contact with the primary structure shall be attached by structures which are enclosed not less than 75%, such as sun rooms. The width of the adjoining attachment shall be equal to, or greater than, the horizontal distance between the primary and subordinate structure. (See illustration Method B)
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-15 SUBJECT:
Request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311, Definitions.
APPLICANT:
Florence County Planning and Building Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. STAFF ANALYSIS: There is a disparity in the Zoning Ordinance between rural and urban applications of the existing accessory structure requirements. Staff has created a more flexible schedule for accessory structures that addresses the current inequity discovered between the rural and urban settings. The original request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE IV. – APPEARANCE, BUFFERING, SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS, Section 30-121, Bufferyards, Table VI Bufferyard Requirements; ARTICLE VII. – GENERAL AND ANCILLARY REGULATIONS, Section 30-246, Accessory Buildings And Uses, (2) General Requirements, a. Residential Districts was submitted and approved by The Planning Commission in March 2016, however the request did not include Article X- Definitions, Section 30-311 when it went to County Council. Therefore, the Florence County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311 shall be amended as follows: ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS Sec. 30-311. – Definitions. Building, accessory. A subordinate structure on the same lot as the principal or main building or use occupied or devoted to a use incidental to the principal use. Included in this definition are private garages, storage sheds, workshops, animal shelters, pool houses, etc., when detached from the principal buildings, and carports attached to the principal building when at least 75 percent open or unenclosed. A structure which is accessory in nature may be considered to be attached and part of the primary structure when such construction is in accordance with one of the following methods. a. Twenty percent (20%) of the subordinate structure’s abutting side must be in direct contact with the wall of the primary structure. (See illustration Method A)
b. Subordinate structures not in direct contact with the primary structure shall be attached by structures which are enclosed not less than 75%, such as sun rooms. The width of the adjoining attachment shall be equal to, or greater than, the horizontal distance between the primary and subordinate structure. (See illustration Method B)
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from Single-Family Residential District(R-1) to Rural Community District (RU-1).
LOCATION:
1063 West Main Street, Lake City, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
A portion of 00141, Block 31, 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
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request with the newly proposed 150ft reserved area not usable for livestock. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently vacant and zoned Single-Family Residential District (R-1) and Rural Community District (RU-1). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) portion of the parcel to Rural Community District (RU-1). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant/R-1 and RU-1/Florence County South: Vacant and Residential/R-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
4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of West Main Street and Dennis Road. 5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property will have a minimal effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the Rural Community District (RU-1): 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. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map 4. Modified Plat
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-13
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from General Commercial District (B-3) to Industrial District (B-6).
LOCATION:
1680 West Darlington St., Florence, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
90034, Block 02, Parcel 019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
3; County Council
OWNER OF RECORD:
Old South Log Cabins, LLC
APPLICANT:
Jack Green
LAND AREA:
2.06 Acres
WATER /SEWER AVAILABILITY:
City of Florence
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the request. This parcel is not contiguous to an existing B-6 Zoning District. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently zoned General Commercial District (B-3). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the property to Industrial District (B-6). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant/B-3/Florence County South: Vacant and Residential/R-4/Florence County West: Residential/R-3A/Florence County East: Commercial/B-3/ Commercial/Unzoned/ Florence County
4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of West Darlington Street. 5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property may have a significant effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the Industrial District (B-6): The intent of this district is to accommodate certain industrial uses which based on their operational characteristics are potentially incompatible with residential, social, medical, and commercial environs. As a result, the establishment of such districts shall be restricted to areas geographically removed or buffered from such environs. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-14
SUBJECT:
Rezoning request from Single Family Residential District (R-3) to General Commercial District (B-3).
LOCATION:
2802 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC
TAX MAP NUMBER:
00211, Block 01, Parcel 026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
5; County Council
OWNER OF RECORD:
Dale D. and Kimberly Turbeville
APPLICANT:
Dale D. and Kimberly Turbeville
LAND AREA:
0.96 Acres
WATER /SEWER AVAILABILITY:
City of Florence
ADJACENT WATERWAYS/ BODIES OF WATER:
None
FLOOD ZONE:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently zoned Single Family Residential (R-3). 2. Proposed Land Use and Zoning: The proposal is to rezone the property to General Commercial District (B-3). 3. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residential/R-3/Florence County South: Residential/B-3/Florence County West: Vacant/B-3/Florence County East: Residential/Unzoned/Florence County 4. Transportation Access and Circulation: Present access to the property is by way of Pamplico Highway.
5. Traffic Review: The rezoning of this property will have a minimal effect on traffic flow for the area. 6. Chapter 30-Zoning Ordinance The intent of the General Commercial District (B-3): The intent of this district is to provide for the development and maintenance of commercial and business uses strategically located to serve the community and the larger region in which it holds a central position. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: This item is tentatively scheduled to appear for introduction on the agenda Thursday, September 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Lake City Bean Market Museum, 111 Henry St., Lake City, SC 29560. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial Map
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-15 SUBJECT:
Request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311, Definitions.
APPLICANT:
Florence County Planning and Building Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. STAFF ANALYSIS: There is a disparity in the Zoning Ordinance between rural and urban applications of the existing accessory structure requirements. Staff has created a more flexible schedule for accessory structures that addresses the current inequity discovered between the rural and urban settings. The original request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE IV. – APPEARANCE, BUFFERING, SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS, Section 30-121, Bufferyards, Table VI Bufferyard Requirements; ARTICLE VII. – GENERAL AND ANCILLARY REGULATIONS, Section 30-246, Accessory Buildings And Uses, (2) General Requirements, a. Residential Districts was submitted and approved by The Planning Commission in March 2016, however the request did not include Article X- Definitions, Section 30-311 when it went to County Council. Therefore, the Florence County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311 shall be amended as follows: ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS Sec. 30-311. – Definitions. Building, accessory. A subordinate structure on the same lot as the principal or main building or use occupied or devoted to a use incidental to the principal use. Included in this definition are private garages, storage sheds, workshops, animal shelters, pool houses, etc., when detached from the principal buildings, and carports attached to the principal building when at least 75 percent open or unenclosed. A structure which is accessory in nature may be considered to be attached and part of the primary structure when such construction is in accordance with one of the following methods. a. Twenty percent (20%) of the subordinate structure’s abutting side must be in direct contact with the wall of the primary structure. (See illustration Method A)
b. Subordinate structures not in direct contact with the primary structure shall be attached by structures which are enclosed not less than 75%, such as sun rooms. The width of the adjoining attachment shall be equal to, or greater than, the horizontal distance between the primary and subordinate structure. (See illustration Method B)
STAFF REPORT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2017 PC#2017-15 SUBJECT:
Request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311, Definitions.
APPLICANT:
Florence County Planning and Building Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. STAFF ANALYSIS: There is a disparity in the Zoning Ordinance between rural and urban applications of the existing accessory structure requirements. Staff has created a more flexible schedule for accessory structures that addresses the current inequity discovered between the rural and urban settings. The original request For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE IV. – APPEARANCE, BUFFERING, SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS, Section 30-121, Bufferyards, Table VI Bufferyard Requirements; ARTICLE VII. – GENERAL AND ANCILLARY REGULATIONS, Section 30-246, Accessory Buildings And Uses, (2) General Requirements, a. Residential Districts was submitted and approved by The Planning Commission in March 2016, however the request did not include Article X- Definitions, Section 30-311 when it went to County Council. Therefore, the Florence County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311 shall be amended as follows: ARTICLE X. – DEFINITIONS Sec. 30-311. – Definitions. Building, accessory. A subordinate structure on the same lot as the principal or main building or use occupied or devoted to a use incidental to the principal use. Included in this definition are private garages, storage sheds, workshops, animal shelters, pool houses, etc., when detached from the principal buildings, and carports attached to the principal building when at least 75 percent open or unenclosed. A structure which is accessory in nature may be considered to be attached and part of the primary structure when such construction is in accordance with one of the following methods. a. Twenty percent (20%) of the subordinate structure’s abutting side must be in direct contact with the wall of the primary structure. (See illustration Method A)
b. Subordinate structures not in direct contact with the primary structure shall be attached by structures which are enclosed not less than 75%, such as sun rooms. The width of the adjoining attachment shall be equal to, or greater than, the horizontal distance between the primary and subordinate structure. (See illustration Method B)
