Greenville Board of Adjustments Meeting - October 27, 2016

The Board of Adjustments met on October 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM to consider three special use permit applications for automotive repair facilities. All three were approved unanimously by the six voting members present. The meeting also included the approval of minutes, the welcome of new member Rodney Bullock, and the introduction of a new staff engineer.

Consent Calendar

• The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 1 (Smart One Dealer Services): Sandra Byrd, a neighboring property owner, expressed concerns about drainage issues that had worsened after the previous CarQuest development. She stated she was not opposed to the project but requested that the drainage problems be addressed. The applicant and property owner David Hill committed to constructing a swale to improve drainage and noted other mitigation measures agreed upon with the neighborhood association.
• No public comments were made on Item 2 (Peter Schwartz) or Item 3 (Adam Esink/Discount Tire).

Discussion Items

• Item 1: Smart One Dealer Services – Special use permit for a major automotive repair facility at 605 SW Greenville Boulevard. Staff reported no objections. The applicant agreed to build a berm along Belvedere Drive, add landscaping, and restrict ingress/egress to Greenville Boulevard. The board discussed drainage concerns and the applicant's promise to address them. The board voted to approve the application.
• Item 2: Peter Schwartz – Special use permit for a major automotive repair facility at 610 SW Greenville Boulevard. The proposed 7,200 sq. ft. building would replace a former restaurant, reducing traffic generation. Staff reported no objection. The board voted to approve.
• Item 3: Adam Esink (Discount Tire) – Special use permit for a minor automotive repair facility at 206 SW Greenville Boulevard. The applicant noted that all operations would be indoors, no overnight vehicle storage, and no outdoor tire storage. The applicant must reconstruct sidewalks along the frontage. Staff reported no objection. The board voted to approve.

Key Outcomes

• All three special use permits were approved unanimously by the voting members present (Kevin Faison, Clay Frank, Justin Millarkey, Thomas Daff Jr., Bill Johnson, Jim Watts; Michael Glenn moved into a voting slot as alternate).
• The board welcomed new member Rodney Bullock and introduced new land development engineer Kathy Meyer.
• Note: The transcript of the meeting erroneously states the date as November 27, 2016; the official record confirms the meeting occurred on October 27, 2016.