Planning & Zoning Commission 5.19.26

The City of Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily focused on a rezoning request for a 14.2-acre property on Charles Boulevard from residential agricultural (RA20) to high-density multifamily residential (R6). Staff presented the proposal, highlighting potential traffic impacts, including an increase in trip generation from 409 to 1,200 trips and concerns about road capacity and intersection congestion. A traffic engineer explained that while the roadway section has some capacity buffer, the intersection is the main bottleneck, with future improvements planned but not yet funded beyond preliminary engineering. Public comments included support for the rezoning to match surrounding multifamily uses and concerns about traffic safety and emergency vehicle access. After discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning, finding it consistent with the comprehensive plan. The meeting also addressed procedural matters, including the removal of an improperly advertised agenda item and scheduling a special call meeting to address it later.