Anderson County

This document, Segment 5 of The Anderson County Comprehensive Plan, focuses on Land Use and Transportation. It details the county's public transit system, including the performance of the 'goal route' and 'orange route' with observed increases in ridership. Additionally, it addresses the development of the East-West Parkway, highlighting land use protections through an overlay district to restrict commercial uses along the corridor, and the implementation of a multi-use path with recent solar light installations. The plan's objective is to manage growth and enhance community infrastructure.

The Council meeting involved several key business items: approval of a fee deal with Greenville County for participation in a joint industrial park, harmonization of documents related to a 1982 agreement, and second reading of the Project Vista expansion investment. The Council voted to allow residential use on a previously contaminated and cleaned Old Mill site. Additionally, funding was approved for special projects supported by opioid settlement funds, specifically focused on drug addiction treatment, pain management, and a treatment facility within the Sheriff's Department, utilizing a scored criteria process for requests.

The council meeting focused on recognizing and honoring the Wren 12U Hurricanes tackle football team for their exceptional performance, including winning the 2019 Tri-County Championship and the Palmetto State Championship. The council commended the players, coaches, and parents for their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the season.

The council discussed the purchase of over 20 acres of land near the dam at Piedmont to develop a river access point and nature park, serving as a sister park to Dolly Cooper Park. Additional recreation projects include building two new serpentine walls at Haney Park and making improvements at Dolly Cooper Park, such as adding a permanent pier and a walking trail. The council also supported a high-speed rail project between Atlanta and Charlotte, approved a new solar farm, and authorized minor land use changes for a potential winery. Furthermore, the council reviewed a report from the Keep America Beautiful group and honored Coach Gary and Mrs. Adams for their decades of service at Crescent High School.

The meeting included various resolutions and proclamations, such as celebrating the 50th anniversary of a local industry and recognizing a youth football team. Key agenda items featured a presentation on homeless data from a non-profit organization, updates to the procurement code, and discussions regarding joint county economic development initiatives. The council approved the implementation of a body camera plan for the Sheriff's Department, supported by federal grants. Additionally, the meeting addressed property rezoning, a sewer project contract, department budget transfers, and an apartment complex development project.