The City Council of Simpsonville met on April 9 to discuss crucial topics. One of the significant discussions was the initial approval of a rezoning request for a property at 504 Boyd Ave. This property, which currently houses David Michael Salon and J. Callahan Construction, was previously rezoned for industrial use. However, the applicant, David Dytman, did not build the manufacturing business as planned and now wishes to revert the property back to its business general zoning. Planning & Economic Development Director Jon Derby explained the situation, and this request will be brought before the City Council for final approval on May 14.
In addition to rezoning, the Council approved a resolution regarding GCRA’s 2024-25 action plan and funding. This plan includes $185,505 in community development block grant funds and $236,633 in HOME funds. The CDBG funds can be utilized to assist low- and moderate-income individuals, address community blight, or meet urgent community needs where other funding is not available. On the other hand, HOME funds are earmarked for increasing the supply of affordable housing for moderate-income earners.
The meeting touched on essential issues such as rezoning and community development funds. It highlighted the Council’s focus on addressing residents’ needs and promoting sustainable growth within the community.
At Simpsonville City Council meeting held on April 9th several important topics were covered. One of them being an initial approval of a rezoning request for a property located at 504 Boyd Ave. Currently housing David Michael Salon and J. Callahan Construction which was previously rezoned for industrial use but applicant David Dytman did not build manufacturing business as planned; he now wishes to revert back to its general business zoning.
Planning & Economic Development Director Jon Derby explained this situation while another topic discussed was a resolution regarding GCRA’s 2024-25 action plan and funding that included $185,505 in community development block grant funds and $236,633 in HOME funds.
CDBG funds can be used to assist low-and moderate-income individuals while addressing community blight or meeting urgent community needs where other funding is not available.
HOME funds are set aside for increasing affordable housing supply for moderate income earners.
Overall it was evident that city council focused on important issues such as rezoning and community development funds while addressing residents’ needs promoting sustainable growth within Simpsonville City limits
