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Features Clover makes history with solar-powered Domino's BY LEILA PARKMAN, CHS SENIOR PHOTOS BY RYAN SWANSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT Read More The Journey to Becoming a Pastor: Pastor Ray’s Story BY DIANA BRAKEFIELD, CHS JUNIOR Read More Clover and Lake Wylie Unite in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: A Community "Connected by Kindness" BY EMILY BELK, CHS Senior; CLOEY HARRIS, CHS Junior; and KELLY CLARK, Roaring Eagle Editor-In-Chief Read More Confronting the crisis: Education is the first line of defense Cloey Harris, CHS Junior Read More Clover loses an icon: Stellie J. Jackson BY HOPE MILLER, CHS SENIOR Read More Clover senior wins second state championship BY LILY WALLACE, CHS JUNIOR, MANAGING EDITOR Read More

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York County Council debates property owners' rights versus need to limit growth in January < Back York County Council debates property owners' rights versus need to limit growth in January By Courtney Novellino YORK, SC – York County Council met twice in January, on the sixth and on the 21. Items for discussion included the need to weigh property owners' rights with the need to limit the growth of residential housing in the area, a proposed application for a grant from the SC Opioid Recovery Fund, and a presentation on the 2024 fiscal year audit. District 2 Rezoning Requests A rezoning request (#24-57) of 1.47 acres on Charlotte Highway from Residential Mixed 20 (RMX-20) to Light Industrial (LI) was considered at both meetings. According to the paperwork filed by Todd Flowers, who is a Marine Contractor with Lake Wylie Dock Construction, this would allow for a marine staging area to be built on Lake Wylie. The purpose of this area, as indicated by Flowers, is to provide dredging services to Lake Wylie. Flowers indicates that Lake Wylie has no dredging services, while Lake Norman has three. At the first reading on January 6, multiple citizens spoke in favor of the change. Reasons mentioned ranged from how dredging would increase property values and how dredging would improve the health of the lake. One citizen spoke against the change because this particular area is not suitable in her eyes. The future land use plans for the area in question is for residential use. There is currently a neighborhood being developed that surrounds the parcel, Meriway Pointe. Additionally, a portion of the land across from the plot in question is to be donated to the county for a park. The staff recommends denial. The Planning Commission (PC) also recommends denial. The PC agrees that dredging is a need for the Lake Wylie area, but that this particular parcel of land is not suitable for an LI designation. The council discussed the request. The discussion centered around need for the business, the actual process of dredging, safety issues, and the potential of unwanted or unforeseen uses of the LI designation once the zoning changes. Additionally, there were multiple unanswered questions that may warrant further research prior to decisions being finalized. The vote went 6-1 to approve this request to move forward to a second reading. At the second reading on January 21, there were several citizens present to speak in favor of the request. District 2 Representative, Andy Litten, moved to approve with deed restrictions. After additional discussion regarding those restrictions and other questions, the request was approved 7-0 with the deed restriction language to be drafted prior to the third reading. Case #24-52 involves rezoning 3.02 acres on North Paraham Road from Agricultural Conservation (AGC) to Rural Development (RUD). Property owner Steven Britt addressed the council, sharing that the change would allow his son to build a home on 1 acre of the land. Britt stated that he was informed that he would have to rezone the property for his son to be allowed to build. The staff recommendation was to deny the rezoning because the request was not consistent with the comprehensive plan and the future land use map. The current AGC designation is consistent plan and adjacent parcels are AGC and 5+ acres. The Planning Commission's (PC) recommendation was to approve because the current lot size is already smaller than the AGC district and therefore is non-conforming with its current designation. After discussion weighing property owner rights, the need to limit the development of residential housing in the area, and the potential for setting a precedent, the Council approved the first reading. During the second reading on January 21, the staff and the PC recommendations did not change, however the council approved this recommendation as well. This will move forward to a third reading. Other Business The Solicitor's Office requested to apply for and to accept if awarded SC Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) grant funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to initiate a new program within the Drug Court program in York County. The Council unanimously approved the request. In the January sixth meeting, Councilmember Christi Cox was nominated and elected as York County Council Chair, while Councilmember Tom Audette, representing District One, was elected Vice Chair. Newly appointed members of York County boards and commissions were sworn in during the meeting. Dorothy Johnson was sworn into the Culture and Heritage Commission for District Two. Laura Milem was sworn into the York County Library Board for District Three. Terry Plumb was sworn into the York County Library Board for District Four. April Simpkins was sworn into the York County Natural Gas Board. Valerie Lynch was sworn into the Board of Zoning Appeals for District Two and was absent. During the January 21 meeting, Tom Bach was sworn into the Planning Commission for District Seven. The Council, Sheriff Tony Breeden, and Major Fred Moore recognized Deputy Ray Feaster for 33 years of service and retirement from the York County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Kevin Tolson was also honored for his service and retirement. During the January sixth meeting, several citizens, including Donna Forester, Kerri Bishop, and Caitlin Boyle, expressed opposition to Silfab Solar's presence in Fort Mill and expressed their concerns about Council members being invited to attend a Silfab event on January ninth. On January 21, Ashley Horne addressed the Council with her opposition to Silfab Solar having their location in Fort Mill. During the January sixth meeting, the Council approved a three-year contractual agreement with TRANE Inc. for routine HVAC preventative maintenance and repairs at the Government Center for a total cost of $144,253, and at the Family Court Building for a total of $127,088. The Council also approved, at the same meeting, a contractual agreement, subject to the approval of the County Attorney, with Sustainable Consulting Solutions LLC of Piedmont SC, for Economic Development Consulting Services, for a total cost not to exceed $100,000 for a maximum one year term. Tom McNeish presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financial Report presentation by Elliott Davis, LLC. NcNeish reported that the County is in sound financial condition as of June 30, 2024. The York County Council will hold its next County Council meetings for February on the third and the 17 at 6:00PM. For more information on the York County Council meetings, visit https://yorkcountysc.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx .