Design Review Board Public Meeting | May 21, 2026

The City of Greenville Design Review Board held a public meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing primarily on reviewing applications for certificates of appropriateness related to architectural additions and renovations within the MX2 mixed-use zoning district. Two key projects were discussed: an addition to a historic single-family home at 6 South Meer Street and a new residential structure at 8 South Meer Street. Staff recommended denial of the first project due to non-compliance with multiple design guidelines concerning massing, articulation, materiality, and preservation of historic features. The applicant presented a detailed defense and redesign efforts, highlighting challenges with city staff communication and requesting conditional approval. The board engaged in extensive discussion about the architectural appropriateness, zoning conflicts, and design details, ultimately deferring the decision on the second project to the September 17th meeting to allow further revisions. The meeting also included approval of previous meeting minutes and agenda, and a brief staff update on upcoming code revisions. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions highlighted potential impacts on future development and design review processes in Greenville.