Joint Council and Planning Commission Workshop November 4, 2013

1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Recognition – Chairman Larry McCullough 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Council Member Jack Estridge 4. Approval of the agenda

Cluster Subdivision Overlay Discussion By: Penelope G. Karagounis, Lancaster County Planning Director

 Cluster subdivisions are residential developments which offer an alternative to traditional subdivision design, with the principle purpose being to encourage open space in exchange for a reduced lot size.

 “Cluster Development” or the grouping of residential, commercial, or industrial uses within a subdivision or development site, permitting a reduction in the otherwise applicable lot size, while preserving substantial open space on the remainder of the parcel;  “Overlay Zone” or a zone which imposes a set of requirements or relaxes a set of requirement imposed by the underlying zoning district when there is a special public interest in a particular geographic area that does not coincide with the underlying zone boundaries.”

 Promotes integrated site design that is considerate to the natural features and topography  Protect environmentally sensitive areas and protect natural features  Minimizing non-point source pollution through reducing the area of impervious surface  Encourage more areas of open space for recreation and social interaction

 Reduced Infrastructure Costs  Benefits to Wildlife  Stormwater Management  Access to Open Space  Preserve Rural Character  Encourage recreational uses, such as hiking and biking  Create open space buffers between homes and adjacent agricultural uses  Create a sense of a community

 Town of Fort Mill  City of York  City of Rock Hill  Greenville County  City of Charleston

 Permitted only in low to moderate density single-family residential districts, specifically in R-30, R-30P, R-15, and R- 15P Zoning Districts.  Minimum Acreage Requirement = 30 acres  Only Single-Family Homes are allowed in a Cluster Subdivision Overlay District  Proposed Density: 2.5 dwelling units an acre or 1.5 dwelling units an acre/depending underlying zoning district  No less than 25% of the site acreage shall be set aside for open space.

 Must rezone the property to the Cluster Subdivision Overlay District if the underlying zoning is either R-15, R-15P, R-30, or R-30P.  Front Setback = 20’  Side Setback = 7’ or 5’ with conditions  Rear Setback = 30’

 Minimum acreage  Minimum lot area  Variety of lot sizes  Setbacks  Traffic Impact Analysis  Street R/W note

6. Adjournment Council Members District 1: Larry McCullough, Chairman District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Bob Bundy, Vice Chairman District 4: Larry Honeycutt District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Jack Estridge, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes