Here’s a recap of the Sept. 18 meeting of the Mauldin City Council.
Approved: $500K in state funds for fire department and senior center
Council approved two measures to receive $500,000 awarded to the city from the state’s 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.
The city will receive $250,000 to support fire department purchases and upgrades as well as $250,000 for improvements at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center. The funds will be used for a variety of purposes, including:
Fire Department
- Washer/extractor, hose dryer and Plymovent at new headquarters – $105,000
- Station 1 interior and exterior improvements – $25,000
- Station 2 exterior improvements and generator replacement – $120,000
Senior Center
- Roof replacement – $90,000
- Multipurpose court renovation – $35,000
- Walking trail renovation – $10,000
- ADA bathroom conversion – $20,000
- Flooring replacement – $15,000
- Door replacement – $40,000
- Interior painting – $10,000
- Water fountain upgrades – $4,000
- Contingency costs – $25,000
Approved: Development agreement for multipurpose trail
Council approved a development agreement for the installation of a 1,450-foot-long multipurpose trail as part of the new Allston Townes subdivision.
The city will reimburse the developer for the trail installation up to $115,000, with $39,000 coming from the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and $76,000 from the hospitality and accommodations tax fund.
Final approval: Rezoning request for grocery store
Council gave final approval to rezone six acres at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Fork Shoals roads, as well as lots 678 through 694 of Arden Woods subdivision’s phase six development plans.
The applicant, Bluewater Civil Design, plans to use the property to develop an unnamed grocery store.
Final approval: Annexation to expand Chestnut Ridge
Council gave final approval to an annexation and rezoning request for 16.7 acres at 2114-2118 Standing Springs Road.
The applicant, SVN Blackstream and Bluewater Civil Design LLC, plans to use the property to expand the footprint of the Chestnut Ridge subdivision by adding 347 detached single-family homes.
Once complete, the subdivision will include 707 residences, which is down from 711 houses.
Appointed: New Planning Commission member
Council appointed Dan Chism to fill seat No. 5 on the Planning Commission.
