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1 Council Chambers Regular Session Monday, August 14, 2017 CITIZENS HEARING 5:30 P.M. Congressman Ralph Norman addressed the City Council in recognition of Anne Harty for being named CFO of the Year in the non-profit/government category by The Charlotte Business Journal. Terry Harper, addressed the City Council regarding affordable housing. Brett Taylor, 1342 Norman Drive, addressed the City Council regarding Tiny Houses. Russell Fraze, 334 N. Confederate Ave, addressed the City Council regarding affordable housing. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 P.M. Upon a motion by Councilmember Reno, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, the Council went into Executive Session to receive legal advice and discuss related background information regarding the City s Zoning Code and the extension of City services near the downtown area, to receive legal advice and discuss related background information regarding the Knowledge Park Area and Development Agreement, to discuss Council appointments to City Boards and Commissions, to receive a litigation update and legal advice regarding certain storm water issues, and to receive legal advice and discuss related background information regarding a potential litigation issue and zoning matter involving the City s downtown area. REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M. Council met in regular session with Mayor Echols, Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and Councilmembers Black, Oborokumo, Pender, Reno, and Sutton. Also present were City Manager David Vehaun, Deputy City Manager Jimmy Bagley, Assistant City Manager Steven Gibson, City Attorney Paul Dillingham, and Municipal Clerk Anne P. Harty. David Thackham from The Herald and Matthew Kreh from WRHI were also in attendance. RECOGNIZED MAYOR ECHOLS FOR RECEIVING THE E. ALLISON FARLOW AWARD FROM THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA The City Council recognized Mayor Echols for receiving the E. Allison Farlow Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The E. Allison Farlow Award is the highest award given by the Municipal Association to honor a person within municipal government who has contributed significantly to the advancement of municipal government in South Carolina. It is named in memory of and respect for former Councilmember Allison Farlow of Myrtle Beach. David Vehaun, City Manager, presented the item to the

2 BMX RECAP AND RECOGNITION OF ROCK HILL BMX RIDER, JASE ALLEN Mayor Echols and the City Council provided a recap of the BMX World Championships held in Rock Hill on July 25-29, 2017 and recognized six year old Jase Allen of Rock Hill, who placed second in his race class at the event. The BMX World Championship recently held in Rock Hill received rave reviews from riders worldwide and UCI. Our World Championships broke all records for attendance, riders, and viewership and helped bring the sport to a new level internationally. Jase Allen and his family were in attendance. Mayor Echols presented the item to the RECOGNITION FOR RECEIVING THE TELLY AWARD Mayor Echols and the City Council recognized City staff for receiving the Telly Award. The sizzle video produced to highlight the Novant Health BMX Supercross Track for the 2017 UCI BMX World Championships was selected as a 2017 Telly Award winner in the category of Non-Broadcast Productions, Sports. The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. On average, The Telly Awards receive over 13,000 entries yearly from all 50 states and 5 continents. Max Watson, Digital Media Producer, was present to accept the recognition. Upon a motion by Councilmember Pender, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, the City Council approved the following three consent agenda items: MINUTES OF WORK SESSION OF JUNE 26, 2017 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF JUNE 26, 2017 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CONCERNING TAX EXEMPTIONS - Adopted There have been no changes to this ordinance since first reading. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE, ARTICLE 4: USE REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE 10: DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION CONCERNING CRAFT BREWERIES - Adopted An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE, ARTICLE 4: USE REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE 10: DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION CONCERNING CRAFT BREWERIES was given second

3 reading and was adopted upon a motion by Councilmember Pender, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. Minor revisions regarding hours of operation were made since first reading based on recommendations by Bill Meyer, Planning and Development Director, presented the item to the ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, UTILITIES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CONCERNING AN ECO-NOMIC DEVELOPMENT RATE-3 (EDR-3) ELECTRIC RATE First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, UTILITIES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CONCERNING AN ECO- NOMIC DEVELOPMENT RATE-3 (EDR-3) ELECTRIC RATE was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. The City s EDR-3 rate schedule was developed for certain economic development prospects and is a pass-through rate tied to the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) ED rate. We currently have no customers eligible for this rate. The PMPA ED rate has recently changed, and accordingly this amendment will adjust the rate to comply with the current PMPA ED rate. As PMPA makes future rate adjustments to their ED Rate, staff will also recommend similar adjustments. Jimmy Bagley, Deputy City Manager, presented the item to the City Council. ORDINANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO 108 MAIN INVESTORS, LLC ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR DAVE LYLE BOULEVARD AND EAST MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO 108 MAIN INVESTORS, LLC ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR DAVE LYLE BOULEVARD AND EAST MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. City Council was asked to consider approval of water and storm water easements across City-owned property that are necessary to provide services to the new apartment building located at 108 Main Street. Staff recommended approval of these easements. Stephen Turner, Economic & Urban Development Director, presented the item to the ORDINANCE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF EASEMENT BY WAY OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE MANCHESTER CREEK AREA First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF EASEMENT BY WAY OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE

4 MANCHESTER CREEK AREA was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Reno, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. The City of Rock Hill placed a conservation easement on its properties near and around Manchester Creek in 2002 as mitigation for an Army Corps permit. The conservation easement protects the water courses in the area while allowing limited utility infrastructure. City staff has worked with the Army Corps and have agreed on the proposed amendment. This amendment removes some utility infrastructure and adds new infrastructure and protected areas. The amendment will allow more efficient utility operations while also removing several creek crossings allowing a more natural water flow. Staff and the City Attorney recommended approval. Jimmy Bagley, Deputy City Manager, presented the item to the City Council. APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PETITION M BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ROCK HILL TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.42 ACRES AT 1831 SPRINGSTEEN ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT II (RD-II) IN YORK COUNTY TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI). THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF ROCK HILL. TAX PARCEL Upon a motion by Councilmember Williamson, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, approved Planning Commission recommendation regarding Petition M by First Baptist Church Rock Hill to rezone approximately 2.42 acres at 1831 Springsteen Road from Residential Development District II (RD-II) in York County to Office and Institutional (OI).The subject property is proposed to be annexed into the City of Rock Hill. Tax parcel The current owner of 1831 Springsteen Road signed an annexation agreement in 2014 and an annexation petition in May at the City s request. The property is served by City water and is subject to annexation at the City s discretion. Annexation of properties contiguous to the City promotes greater efficiency in City services and reduces jurisdictional issues. The owner plans to convert the house to serve as part of the church in the future and requested Office and Institutional zoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed OI zoning at their July meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Robinson absent). APPROVED A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ROCK HILL OF SPRINGSTEEN ROAD/EVELYN STREET AREA II LYING ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, S.C. AS SHOWN ON MAP DATED FEB. 6, 2017 Upon a motion by Councilmember Reno, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, approved a Petition for Annexation to the City of Rock

5 Hill of Springsteen Road/Evelyn Street Area II lying adjacent to the city limits of the City of Rock Hill, S.C. as shown on map dated February 6, This is the annexation petition for First Baptist Church of Rock Hill s property at 1831 Springsteen Road. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, ANNEXATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNEXATION, ZONING AND WARD DESIGNATION OF SPRINGSTEEN ROAD/EVELYN STREET AREA II LYING ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, S.C. First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, ANNEXATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNEXATION, ZONING AND WARD DESIGNATION OF SPRINGSTEEN ROAD/EVELYN STREET AREA II LYING ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, S.C. was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Reno, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. This ordinance will enact the annexation of the property at 1831 Springsteen Road. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 2.42 ACRES AT 1831 SPRINGSTEEN ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT II (RD-II) IN YORK COUNTY TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI) First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 2.42 ACRES AT 1831 SPRINGSTEEN ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT II (RD-II) IN YORK COUNTY TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI) was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Reno, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. This ordinance will enact the OI zoning for the property at 1831 Springsteen Road as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PETITION M BY ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 OF YORK COUNTY TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 0.68 ACRES AT 426 AND 430 EAST BLACK STREET FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-15 (MF-15) TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI). TAX PARCELS & -004

6 Upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, approved Planning Commission recommendation regarding Petition M by Rock Hill School District 3 of York County to rezone approximately 0.68 acres at 426 and 430 East Black Street from Multi- Family Residential-15 (MF-15) to Office and Institutional (OI). Tax parcels & The applicant, Rock Hill School District 3, is in the process of improving the parking lot at 426 and 430 East Black Street and plans to combine this property with the adjoining parcel that contains Central Child Development Center. In order to avoid the creation of a split-zoned parcel, the property needs to be rezoned before the parcels are combined. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning at their July meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Robinson absent). See attached staff report for more information. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 0.68 ACRES AT 426 AND 430 EAST BLACK STREET FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-15 (MF-15) TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI) First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 0.68 ACRES AT 426 AND 430 EAST BLACK STREET FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-15 (MF-15) TO OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (OI) was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. This ordinance will enact the OI zoning for the property at 426 and 430 E. Black St. as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PETITION M BY DENNIS HAMPTON, CITYVIEW BUILDERS, TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 1.29 ACRES AT 507 EAST MAIN STREET FROM MASTER PLAN-RESIDENTIAL TO AMENDED MASTER PLAN-RESIDENTIAL (MP-R). TAX PARCEL Upon a motion by Councilmember Williamson, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, approved Planning Commission recommendation regarding Petition M by Dennis Hampton, Cityview Builders, to rezone approximately 1.29 acres at 507 East Main Street from Master Plan-Residential to Amended Master Plan-Residential (MP-R). Tax parcel The applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to establish a new Master Plan for the property. The proposal includes seven detached single-family residences served by an alley to the rear. The houses will be constructed in a

7 style that is compatible with the style of the existing houses along Main Street (see attached elevation drawings). The houses will be two stories with detached garages and/or parking pads to the rear. Eight additional parking spaces are proposed on the northeast corner of the property. Alternate development standards are proposed for minimum lot width and accessory building size and a waiver of the open space requirement is requested. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning at their July meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Robinson absent). ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 1.29 ACRES AT 507 EAST MAIN STREET FROM MASTER PLAN-RESIDENTIAL TO AMENDED MASTER PLAN-RESIDENTIAL (MP-R) First Reading An ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCK HILL CODE BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AFFECTING APPROXIMATELY 1.29 ACRES AT 507 EAST MAIN STREET FROM MASTER PLAN- RESIDENTIAL TO AMENDED MASTER PLAN-RESIDENTIAL (MP-R) was given first reading upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved. This ordinance will enact the new Master Plan zoning for the property at 507 East Main Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVED A RESOLUTION FOR THE CLOSING OF VISTAWOOD ROAD Upon a motion by Councilmember Black, which was duly seconded and unanimously approved, approved a resolution for the closing of Vistawood Road. Scannell Properties is developing a light industrial park along Springdale Road. In order to facilitate the development, it is necessary to close a portion of Vistawood Road which is an old access road servicing some residences near the rear of the property. The actual closing will not occur until alternate access via a paved roadway is provided which will be an improvement over existing conditions. In the future, other portions of Vistawood Road may be presented to Council for possible closure provided that alternate access is constructed. The City Manager and City Attorney recommended adoption of this Resolution. Paul Dillingham, City Attorney, presented the item to the ANNOUNCED SMARTSWITCH WINNER This month s SmartSwitch winner, chosen at random by computer, is Linda Jacobs. This customer will receive a $100 credit on their next utility bill.

8 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council committee reports. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS There was no miscellaneous business. RETURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURNED TO REGULAR SESSION The City Council returned to Regular Session and Mayor Echols reported that no action was taken. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Upon a motion by Councilmember Sutton, which was approved without objection, the City Council made the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions: Clean and Green Board Myra White, 907 Hollis Lakes Road, to a term expiring April 14, Stormwater Advisory Board Hattie Ross, 238 Epting Street, to a term expiring July 22, There being no other further business the meeting was adjourned. Minutes approved and adopted this day of Anne P. Harty, Municipal Clerk