LEXINGTON, S.C. — Over 100 Lexington County residents attended Tuesday's public county council hearing with many voicing concerns about potential traffic issues with new developments.
“I see green in our trees, builders may see green in the bank, I don’t know. But the builders can make a buck somewhere else. We are not for sale," said one resident.
Three ordinances were discussed concerning the Lake Murray overlay district, land use development, and neighborhood subdivisions, and residents had mixed reactions.
“I am concerned about one issue the ordinance doesn’t address and that’s a major potential problem and that is having too many multiple apartment complexes developed in a close area or close proximity to each other," said another resident.
This was in reference to the Lake Murray overlay district that would include Chapin, Lexington, and Irmo. These areas are subject to an open space requirement affecting subdivision developments of ten lots or more.
“God has given us this beautiful creation we call home. To enjoy. And we are called to be good stewards of it. To take care of it. Preserve it. Develop it responsibly," one resident said.
Chairman Todd Cullum said all of the feedback given will be kept in consideration moving forward when they revisit the ordinances at the next council meeting in October.
“What we’ll do now is we’ll go back and take that information. Staff will gather it, assemble it, and come back with the council with recommendations upon what we heard this evening," said Cullum.
You can read more information about Lexington County's new proposed ordinances on their website.