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Goose Creek Planning Commission Meeting January 6, 2026: Annexation, Street Names, and Leadership Elections

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, January 6, 2026
BodyGoose Creek, South Carolina
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateTuesday, January 6, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:00

Call this meeting to order.

0:02

We have a roll call, please.

0:08

Chair person Judy Edwards present.

0:10

Vice Chairperson Henry Bird?

0:12

Here.

0:12

Lisa Burdick?

0:13

Here.

0:15

Anthony Jenkins?

0:16

Here.

0:16

Josh Lily?

0:17

Here.

0:17

Nick Matthews?

0:18

Here.

0:19

Madam Chair, you have a quorum.

0:20

Thank you.

0:21

First that second item on the agenda, the approval of the agenda for tonight's meeting.

0:26

Do we have a motion, please?

0:28

Motion to approve the meeting agenda as written.

0:31

Thank you, Heather.

0:32

Is there a second?

0:33

I'll second.

0:34

I'll take Lisa.

0:35

Thank you.

0:36

All in favor, please say aye.

0:38

Aye.

0:38

Any pros?

0:39

Motion carries.

0:40

Next, approval of the minutes from November 14th of 25.

0:45

Do we need a motion, please?

0:46

I'll motion to approve the minutes.

0:48

Thank you, Lisa.

0:49

Is there a second?

0:50

Second.

0:51

Thank you, Gina.

0:52

Any discussion?

0:53

Corrections?

0:54

Anything?

0:55

All in favor, please say aye.

0:56

Aye.

0:57

Opposed.

0:58

Motion carries.

0:59

First item is our new business.

1:02

I'll let Kendra take it from there.

1:06

Thank you, Madam Chair.

1:07

Uh this matter is for a map amendment on College Park Road.

1:10

It's an annexation map amendment request for the area identified as TMS number 2330803059 on College Park Road into the City of Goose Creek and to assign a zoning of general commercial.

1:25

The applicant is Adam Griffin for MAC CPL C.

1:30

The acreage is approximately 0.77 acres.

1:34

Currently, uh the parcel is zoned Berkeley County Manufactured Residential District.

1:39

The land is vacant and the proposed use from the applicant.

1:43

There are no current development plans.

2:00

It was formally SCDOT right of way in a separate agenda item, which will be coming to you all next month.

2:06

The staff will be recommending assigning a future land use of general commercial.

2:10

The comprehensive plan describes this designation as uh for areas located along or close to major transportation corridors and in other areas that see a lot of traffic.

2:20

Given the location of the corner parcel on College Park Road and Berkeley Farms Road, this designation meets the intent of the comprehensive plan.

2:28

A vicinity zoning map has been provided in the packet.

2:31

Um as stated, this parcel is located along College Park Road at the corner of Berkeley Farms Road.

2:36

Surrounding properties are zoned, Berkeley County Manufactured Residence Residential District R2, Berkeley County General Commercial and Goose Creek Plan Development.

2:46

College Park Road is maintained and owned by SCDOT.

2:50

At this time, staff is recommending approval of the request to assign a zoning of general commercial to this parcel.

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Summary of Proceedings

Goose Creek Planning Commission Regular Meeting – January 6, 2026

The Goose Creek Planning Commission met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center. The board unanimously approved a consent calendar, a map amendment for annexation and zoning, street name prefixes for Carnes Crossroads, and re-elected its chair and vice-chair. Staff also introduced new personnel and announced the departure of the Special Projects Manager.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Agenda – Motion by Commissioner Byrd, second by Commissioner Burdick; carried 7-0.
  • Approval of Minutes (November 4, 2025) – Motion by Commissioner Burdick, second by Commissioner Glaze; carried 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

  • Map Amendment – College Park Road Annexation/Zoning – Staff presented a request to annex TMS 233-08-03-059 (±0.77 acres) from Berkeley County (Manufactured Residential District R2) into the City of Goose Creek and assign General Commercial (GC) zoning. The parcel, formerly SCDOT right-of-way, is on College Park Road at Berkeley Farms Road. The applicant, Adam Griffin for MAC CP, LLC, was represented by Chris Haynes. Commissioners discussed access constraints (likely right-in/right-out), the narrow shape, potential for drive-thru issues, and bike lane considerations. No development plans were presented. Staff recommended approval, noting the Comprehensive Plan supports GC along major corridors. A future land use assignment will be considered next month. Motion to approve by Commissioner Byrd, second by Commissioner Glaze; carried 7-0.
  • Street Name Approval – Carnes Crossroads – Staff requested approval of prefixes “North” and “South” for Pretty Man Drive, a previously approved road name, for Active Adult Phases 5, 6, and 7. Some commissioners expressed concern that the name might sound like a joke and cause 911 confusion, but staff clarified only prefixes were being added. Motion to approve by Commissioner Glaze, second by Commissioner Matthews; carried 7-0.
  • Election of Chair – Commissioner Byrd nominated Judie Edwards to serve as Chair for another year. No other nominations. Motion carried 6-0 (Edwards abstained).
  • Election of Vice-Chair – Commissioner Burdick nominated Heather Byrd to continue as Vice-Chair. Motion carried 6-0 (Byrd abstained).
  • 2026 Calendar – Presented for informational purposes only. Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month.
  • Plat Approvals (Informational) – Staff noted several plats for Carnes Crossroads, including subdivisions for North Tract Residual B, Callen Boulevard, Tracts 17B, O, Q, P, and Phase 18 & 19. Commissioner Glaze asked about remaining acreage; staff reported approximately 1,200 units occupied as of November 2025, with another ~150 under construction, and more phases planned.

Key Outcomes

  • Annexation & Zoning Approved (7-0): Parcel on College Park Road annexed with General Commercial (GC) zoning.
  • Street Name Prefixes Approved (7-0): “North Pretty Man Drive” and “South Pretty Man Drive” for Carnes Crossroads.
  • Leadership Re-elected: Judie Edwards as Chair (6-0) and Heather Byrd as Vice-Chair (6-0).
  • Staff Announcements: John Farrell introduced as new Planner II; Jordan Shephard introduced as an intern from University of South Carolina; Alexis Kiser announced her departure on January 30, 2026, for a new opportunity in the Midlands.
  • Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:18 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Call this meeting to order. We have a roll call, please. Chair person Judy Edwards present. Vice Chairperson Henry Bird? Here. Lisa Burdick? Here. Anthony Jenkins? Here. Josh Lily? Here. Nick Matthews? Here. Madam Chair, you have a quorum. Thank you. First that second item on the agenda, the approval of the agenda for tonight's meeting. Do we have a motion, please? Motion to approve the meeting agenda as written. Thank you, Heather. Is there a second? I'll second. I'll take Lisa. Thank you. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any pros? Motion carries. Next, approval of the minutes from November 14th of 25. Do we need a motion, please? I'll motion to approve the minutes. Thank you, Lisa. Is there a second? Second. Thank you, Gina. Any discussion? Corrections? Anything? All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed. Motion carries. First item is our new business. I'll let Kendra take it from there. Thank you, Madam Chair. Uh this matter is for a map amendment on College Park Road. It's an annexation map amendment request for the area identified as TMS number 2330803059 on College Park Road into the City of Goose Creek and to assign a zoning of general commercial. The applicant is Adam Griffin for MAC CPL C. The acreage is approximately 0.77 acres. Currently, uh the parcel is zoned Berkeley County Manufactured Residential District. The land is vacant and the proposed use from the applicant.

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