Here’s a recap of the Oct. 11 meeting of Simpsonville City Council:
Approved: Subdivision annexation
Council gave initial approval to annex 127 acres at Fowler Road and Howard Drive.
The developer, Crescent Homes, plans to use the land to develop phase two of The Settlement subdivision.
Once complete, the development will encompass more than 200 acres with more than 950 residential units. The Settlement will feature single-family units of various sizes and townhomes as well as a small commercial area that may include:
- Daycare center
- Doctor’s offices
- Coffee shop
This item will go before city council for final approval on Nov. 8.
Approved: New additions to Warehouse at the Vaughn’s
The Warehouse at Vaughn’s, a popular downtown destination. Photo by Rick SpruillChanges may soon be coming to Warehouse at Vaughn’s, the indoor-outdoor food venue located at 109 W. Trade St.
The updates to the initial site plan will allow for the addition of:
- An outdoor tiki bar
- 14 seats
- Four bathrooms
Approved: A rezoning request for a food truck park
Scuffletown Food Truck Park concept art. Rendering provided.The property on Ladean Court, which is occupied by an abandoned drive-thru coffee shop, will be used to establish Scuffletown Food Truck Park, which will feature:
- Six rotating food trucks
- A 300-square-foot commissary kitchen
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
This item will go before city council for final approval on Nov. 8.
Appointed: New city clerk
Mayor Paul Shewmaker swears in new City Clerk Ashley Clark. Photo by Jeannie Putnam.Ashley Clark was appointed as Simpsonville’s new city clerk and replaces Phyllis Long, who is retiring from the city at the end of 2022 and has served in the role for almost a decade.
Clark also serves as an administrative judge with the city.
