Formal Meeting of City Council - 2026-03-23
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Meeting Summary
Greenville City Council approved multiple annexations totaling over 7.5 acres, adopted significant amendments to the Greenville Development Code after 30 months of review, and authorized the purchase of open space on Woods Lake Road. The council also renamed the Southern Side Multi-Service Center in honor of Mary Francis Duckett and approved a rezoning of 5.06 acres on Port Shoals Road from RHB to IG (Industrial General).
Key Decisions (7)
Annexation of 4.31 acres at 8 Gladys Drive and 1016 Woods Crossing Road
Annexed approximately 4.31 acres plus 0.33 acre of adjacent right-of-way with BG (Business General) zoning designation, adjacent to Haywood Mall area.
Annexation of 3.2 acres on Butler Springs Road, Carlington Way, and Cavan Lane
Annexed approximately 3.2 acres plus 0.41 acre of adjacent right-of-way. Four single-family lots zoned RHD, with 2.6 acres of open space rezoned to PK (Park District) to protect from future development.
Greenville Development Code 30-Month Update
Comprehensive text updates to the Greenville Development Code. Three amendments adopted: (1) rejected bank/financial institution 300-foot separation requirement, (2) maintained by-right status for entertainment/bar uses in CBD closing before midnight, (3) added shipping container outdoor storage restrictions protecting Swamp Rabbit Trail viewshed.
Rezoning of 5.06 acres on Port Shoals Road from RHB to IG
First reading approval to rezone approximately 5.06 acres from RHB (Residential High-Density B) to IG (Industrial General). Staff directed to reach out to Upstate Forever regarding environmental concerns near creek.
Waterworks System Revenue Bonds Authorization
Ordinance providing for issuance and sale of waterworks system revenue bonds for the City of Greenville.
Open Space Purchase on Woods Lake Road
Authorized purchase of property on Woods Lake Road from Shockley Investments LLC for open space preservation using funds from the open space acquisition project.
Naming of Southern Side Multi-Service Center for Mary Francis Duckett
Resolution to rename the Southern Side Multi-Service Center at 813 Hampton Avenue in honor of Mary Francis Duckett, longtime community advocate.
Zoning Changes (3)
8 Gladys Drive and 1016 Woods Crossing Road
Property owners (annexation petition)
Butler Springs Road, Carlington Way, and Cavan Lane
Property owners (annexation petition)
Port Shoals Road
Current property owner
Development Activity (2)
Ashley Avenue Improvements
Road repaving, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks from Simmons to Towns, speed humps, traffic islands, intersection realignment at Wilton Street, closure of steep vehicular connection to improve pedestrian safety
Judson Mills Development
Significant development step mentioned in consent agenda; representatives present at meeting
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
City continuing phased annexation of residential subdivisions similar to Hudson Point, indicating ongoing residential growth pressure in county areas adjacent to city limits.
Commercial Demand
Council rejected proposed 300-foot separation requirement for banks and financial institutions, signaling desire to maintain flexibility for commercial development.
Sentiment
Council emphasized protecting open space through PK zoning during annexations, with 2.6 acres preserved on Butler Springs Road annexation alone.
Infrastructure
Major infrastructure investment on Ashley Avenue corridor including complete repaving, sidewalks, and traffic calming measures indicates city commitment to neighborhood connectivity improvements.
Other
Greenville Together homelessness initiative housed 170 individuals since inception, with street outreach program now operating seven days per week, indicating active city investment in social services infrastructure.