Development Activity Report

Development Activity
Report
December 2012
Development Activity Report
December 2012
Table of Contents
Planning and Development Mission Statement............................................................... 3
Summary of Development Activities................................................................................ 4
Overview of Development Activities ................................................................................ 6
Summary of Permits Issued ........................................................................................... 7
Comparison of All Permits Issued ................................................................................... 8
Comparison of Single-Family Permits ............................................................................. 9
Comparison of Non-Residential Permits ....................................................................... 10
Comparison of Inspections............................................................................................ 11
List of Non-Residential Permits Issued.......................................................................... 12
Demolition Permits Issued............................................................................................. 14
Grading/ Erosion Control Permits Issued ...................................................................... 15
Comparison of Plan Review .......................................................................................... 16
Plan Review .................................................................................................................. 17
Zoning Applications & Activities .................................................................................... 18
Open for Business......................................................................................................... 19
Impact Fees Collected ................................................................................................. 20
Planning & Development Department
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Planning and Development Mission Statement
Our Mission
The mission of the Planning and Development Department is to preserve and enhance
Rock Hill's economic vitality and quality of life through thoughtful planning and careful
management of growth and development activities. To accomplish this we strive to
engage the community and further its values, communicate and collaborate with internal
and external partners at all levels, and provide the highest quality of customer service to
citizens, businesses and investors in our community. As part of this mission we provide
a one-stop service for development investment in the City where every regulatory
activity from the conception of the idea to the completion of the project is handled by
this single department in an efficient, customer-oriented manner.
Planning & Development Department
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Summary of Development Activities
December 2012
Total Permits Issued
193
Total Valuation of Permits
$20,289,473
Total Permit Fees Paid
$81,884
Building Permit Information
Single Family Residences
Attached
Total Valuation
Average Valuation
Detached
Total Valuation
Average Valuation
15
6
$1, 018,958
$
9
$2,514,307
$
Multi-Family Residences
0 bldgs./ 0 units
New Commercial Buildings
4
1025 Golden Gate Ct.
39,980 sq. ft.
York Prep Academy High School
Valuation $6,369,051
524 Heckle Blvd.
18,648 sq. ft.
Frank Roach Post 34 American Legion
Valuation $2,794,216
855 N. Anderson Rd.
Office Building for Car Sales
1,015 sq. ft.
Valuation $23,070
1800 Overview Dr.
Atlas Copco Guard House
36 sq. ft.
Valuation $20,000
Other Commercial Projects
854 Paragon Way
Valuation $5,283,045
Interior upfit for Physician's Choice Laboratory Services
1965 Cinema Way
Interior upfit for banquet hall
Valuation $400,000
1525 Celanese Rd., Suite 105
Valuation $53,000
Interior upfit for cell phone repair business at Hunters Quest
Inspections Performed by Building Inspectors
Total Inspections
Planning & Development Department
920
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Erosion Control Permit Information
Erosion Control Permits Issued
7
Demolition Permit Information
Demolitions Performed by the City of Rock Hill
Single Family Houses (attached/detached)
All Other Buildings and Structures
4
4
0
Other Demolition Permits
Single Family Houses (attached/detached)
All Other Buildings and Structures
7
1
6
Plan Review Information
Plans Submitted for Review
New Plans
127
Revised Plans
96
Total
223
Zoning Applications
Zoning Applications
9
Impact Fee Information
Impact Fees Collected
Fire
Water
Wastewater
Total
$23,077
$14,660
$24,370
$62,107
Total Fees Collected this Month
Permit Fees
Impact Fees
Total
Planning & Development Department
$81,884
$62,107
$143,991
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Overview of Development Activities
December 2012
Permits
 The total number of permits issued this month is 193, down by 9% compared to
December of 2011. To date, the total number of permits issued is 1404, down by
28% compared to 2011.

Single-family permits are up this month with a total of 15 new home permits, up
by 67% compared to December of 2011. To date, the total number of new home
permits issued is 91, up 52% from 2011.

No multi-family apartment buildings were permitted this month.

Four new commercial buildings were permitted this month, up 33% from
December of 2011. To date, the total number of new commercial building
permits is 13, down 19% from 2011.
Inspections
 The total number of building inspections performed this month is 920, up 22%
from last December. Inspectors performed an average of 17 inspections per day
this month.
Plans
 The total number of plan reviews this month is 223, up by 35% compared to last
December. To date, the total number of plan reviews is 1301, up 47% from
2011.
Planning & Development Department
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* A complete listing of all permits issued is available upon request.
Planning & Development Department
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Comparison of Permits Issued
(compared to same month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Month
No . of
Permits
Valuation
Fees Paid
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
No . of
Permits
Percent Change
Valuation
Fees Paid
Change in # of
Permits from Last
Year
Change in
Valuations from
Last Year
Change in Fees Paid
from Last Year
July
378
$6,991,797
$66,492
262
$13,050,368
$67,398
-31%
87%
1%
August
404
$8,574,854
$67,302
254
$5,587,729
$39,402
-37%
-35%
-41%
September
337
$11,270,839
$71,945
229
$9,233,955
$51,445
-32%
-18%
-28%
October
338
$7,844,564
$58,849
258
$18,682,450
$77,957
-24%
138%
32%
November
287
$5,696,126
$42,793
208
$31,312,791
$104,312
-28%
450%
144%
December
212
$25,649,538
$88,223
193
$20,289,473
$81,884
-9%
-21%
-7%
January
262
$2,829,597
$24,707
February
278
$149,278,688
$346,425
March
277
$29,387,663
$99,765
April
282
$6,830,481
$43,107
1404
$98,156,766
$422,398
-61%
-63%
-57%
May
264
$5,586,341
$39,881
June
288
$5,840,905
$39,904
Total
3,607
$265,781,393
$989,393
Comparison of Permits Issued to Date
(compared to cumulative total at this month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Range
No . of
Permits
July December
1,956
Valuation
Fees Paid
$66,027,718
$395,604
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Percent Change
Change in # of
Permits to Date
1404
$98,156,766
$422,398
-28%
Change in
Change in Fees Paid
Valuations to Date
to Date
49%
7%
Permits Issued by Month
450
# of Permits Issued
400
Comparison of Permits Issued
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
# of Permits Issued
3000
2817
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Ju
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3607
4000
Month
2607
2500
2689
2293
2484
2635
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
2102
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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Comparison of Single-Family Permits Issued
(compared to same month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Month
No . of
Permits
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Valuation
Fees Paid
No . of
Permit
Percent Change
Valuation
Fees Paid
Change in # of
Permits from Last
Year
Change in
Valuations from
Last Year
Change in Fees Paid
from Last Year
July
10
$2,442,855
$15,728
24
$4,943,090
$32,238
140%
102%
105%
August
22
$4,856,658
$31,536
13
$3,442,990
$20,315
-41%
-29%
-36%
September
3
$767,680
$4,684
11
$3,175,097
$17,496
267%
314%
274%
October
9
$1,555,416
$10,926
15
$4,577,964
$25,524
67%
194%
134%
November
7
$1,712,514
$10,623
13
$3,558,165
$20,076
86%
108%
89%
December
9
$2,021,272
$13,426
15
$3,533,265
$21,937
67%
75%
63%
January
5
$1,403,984
$8,033
February
9
$2,313,529
$14,187
March
8
$2,240,980
$13,188
April
14
$3,774,445
$22,042
May
12
$2,491,493
$16,308
June
10
$2,807,091
$15,984
Total
118
$28,387,917
$176,665
91
$23,230,571
$137,586
-23%
-18%
-22%
Comparison of Permits Issued to Date
(compared to cumulative total at this month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Range
No . of
Permits
July December
60
Valuation
Fees Paid
$13,356,395
$86,923
Percent Change
Change in # of
Permits to Date
91
$23,230,571
$137,586
Change in
Change in Fees Paid
Valuations to Date
to Date
52%
74%
58%
Single Family Permits Issued by Month
30
# of Permits Issued
25
Single Family Permits
751
5
626
# of Permits Issued
600
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0
Ju
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700
10
M
767
15
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No
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800
20
Month
500
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
328
400
300
189
124
200
101
118
100
0
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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Comparison of Non-Residential Building Permits for New Buildings
(compared to same month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Month
No. of
Permits
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Valuation Fees Paid
No. of
Permits
Percent Change
Valuation
Fees Paid
Change in # of
Permits from Last
Year
Change in
Valuations from
Last Year
Change in Fees
Paid from Last
Year
-40%
181%
63%
-
-
-
July
5
$2,076,071
$12,269
3
$5,834,442
$19,951
August
1
$649,801
$3,907
0
$0
$0
September
4
$8,003,199
$39,872
1
$1,825,000
$6,350
-75%
-77%
-84%
October
2
$2,255,812
$12,408
2
$11,461,234
$31,614
0%
408%
155%
November
1
$470,401
$3,064
3
$26,128,686
$70,607
200%
5455%
2204%
December
3
$22,419,118
$61,412
4
$9,206,337
$26,838
33%
-59%
-56%
January
0
$0
$0
February
2
$143,875,586
$309,070
March
4
$25,533,730
$68,803
April
1
$1,279,328
$4,988
May
1
$510,000
$2,450
June
0
$0
$0
TOTALS
24
$207,073,046
$518,243
13
$54,455,699
$155,360
-46%
-74%
-70%
Comparison of Non-Residential Permits for New Buildings Issued to Date
(compared to cumulative total at this month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Range
No . of
Permits
July December
16
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Percent Change
Valuation Fees Paid
$35,874,402
$132,932
13
$54,455,699
Change in # of
Permits to Date
Change in
Valuations to Date
Change in Fees
Paid to Date
-19%
52%
17%
$155,360
Non-Residential Permits Issued
6
# of Permits Issued
5
New Non-Residential Buildings
46
2
1
40
35
35
35
Ju
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M
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Ap
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M
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Fe
br
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0
-1
45
# of Permits Issued
3
Ju
ly
50
48
4
Month
33
2011 - 2012
26
30
2012 - 2013
24
25
17
20
15
10
5
0
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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Comparison of Inspections
(compared to same month in previous fiscal year)
Fiscal Year
2011 - 2012
Fiscal Year
2012 - 2013
Percent
Change
No. of
Inspections
No. of
Inspections
Change from Last
Year
July
1029
1170
14%
August
1216
1254
3%
September
1131
893
-21%
October
966
1245
29%
November
850
872
3%
December
756
920
22%
January
736
February
700
6,354
-43%
Month
March
858
April
941
May
990
June
1019
Total
11,192
Inspections Listed By Inspector
Danny Sturgis
Jimmy McConnell
Joe Drolet
Total Inspections
317
308
295
920
Average # of Inspections Performed per Day per Inspector: 17
Inspections Performed by Month
1400
1200
25000
# of Inspections
Building Inspections
20983
1000
800
600
400
200
15000
11108
9958
10231
11192
Ju
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M
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Ap
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M
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Month
2011 - 2012
10000
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Ju
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N
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# of Inspections
20000
2012 - 2013
5000
0
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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Comparison of Plan Review
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Month
New Plans Revisions
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Total Plans
Reviewed
New Plans Revisions
Percent Change
Total Plans
Reviewed
Change from Last
Year
July
62
51
113
110
96
206
82%
August
84
53
137
122
114
236
72%
September
78
68
146
85
82
167
14%
October
100
70
170
131
110
241
42%
November
91
62
153
139
89
228
49%
December
81
84
165
127
96
223
35%
January
77
63
140
February
116
59
175
March
117
96
213
April
111
65
176
May
119
92
211
June
133
88
221
Total
1169
851
2020
714
587
1301
-36%
Comparison of Plan Review to Date
(Compared to cumulative total at this month in previous fiscal year)
Range
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Percent Change
Total Plans Reviewed
Total Plans Reviewed
Change Year to Date
884
1301
47%
July to
December
Plan Reviews by Month
# of Plans Reviewed
1422
1570
1723
100
50
1706
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Ju
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2000
150
Ju
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2020
200
Ap
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2500
250
M
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Comparison of Plan Review
# of Plans Submitted
300
Month
1500
1216
1353
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
1000
500
0
2005 - 2006
2006 - 2007
2007 - 2008
2008 - 2009
2009 - 2010
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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Average Plan Review Time by Stage
December 2012
Stage/Plan Type
Annexation
As-built Plans
Certificate of Occupancy
Change of Use
Change Order
Civil Construction Plan
Demolition Plan
Design Standards Review
Encroachment - City Streets/ROW
Encroachment - SCDOT
Encroachment - SCDOT Drive
Encroachment - SCDOT Utilites
Erosion Control/Stormwater Plan Only
Exhaust Hood
Fire Sprinkler System Plan
Fire Suppression System
Interior Upfit/Renovations
Landscape Plan Only
Lighting Plan
Minor Subdivision (3 or less new parcels)
Non-Residential Building Plans
Other/Miscellaneous
Preconstruction
Residential Accessory Structure
Residential Addition
Residential Detached Building Plan
Residential Repair/Alteration
Rezoning
Roadway Estimate
Sewer Plan
Sign Plan
Sketch Plan
ZBA Special Exception/ Variance/ Appeal
No. of
Reviews
Average
Review Time*
1
17
3
1
14
11
1
9
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
25
5
2
4
4
1
8
6
13
27
4
3
1
1
37
3
10
11.00
3.29
6.67
1.00
2.43
8.91
2.00
2.11
5.00
4.00
17.00
17.00
5.33
2.00
3.00
2.00
4.44
3.60
3.00
3.75
6.00
5.00
0.88
2.17
2.31
2.59
3.25
11.00
1.00
1.00
2.35
7.67
3.70
*Review time in business days.
List of Plans Submitted for December 2012
Please click the following link to view a list of plans submitted for December:
http://www.cityofrockhill.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=1850.
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Zoning Applications & Activities
December 2012
Plan #
Case #
Planning Commission
Annexation
1
20120754
M-2013-01 Quik Trip #1091 - 990 S. Cherry Rd.
Major Site Plan
0
Preliminary Plat
0
Rezoning
3
20120798
20120841
20120131
M-2013-02 Flatiron Group Apartments - Waterford Park Dr. & Dave
Lyle Blvd.
M-2013-03 WCTH Investments - 1071 Albright Rd.
M-2013-04 Antrim Business Park - 1230 Galleria Blvd.
Text Amendments
0
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Special Exception and Variance
20120825 Z-2013-01 Global Ministries - 310 Heckle Blvd.
20120850 Z-2013-03 BS Plair Convenience Store - 217 Simril St
20120663 Z-2013-02 Chris Wright - 764 Sumter Av.
3
Rock Hill Board of Historic Review
Certificate of Appropriateness
820
821
2
Joseph Lowe - 115 Elk Av. - sign
Family Promise - 404 E. Main St. - monument sign & wall
sign
Total Applications Received
Zoning Code Enforcement
Correction Notices Issued
Notices of Violation Issued
Court Cases
Complaints Received
Inspections
Planning & Development Department
9
12
0
0
10
42
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Feasibility Survey Meetings
Warren Adams Car Sales
Komal Patel/ Convenience Store
Palmetto Volunteers and Medicine/ Medical Office
Gary Simrill/ Converting Business Office to Salon
Admin Office for Commercial Construction Company
Total
1210 Cherry Rd
137 S Herlong Av
410 Oakland Av
1450 Ebenezer
521 North Av
Business Licenses and/or Utility Account Set Up
Corley Security
Progress Design Studio PLLC
Londyn Bridges Daycare
A+ Medical Company Inc
Belky's Dominican Salon
Neighborhood Tax Center II
Total
Contractor - Lexington SC
Architect - Charlotte NC
1355 Ebenezer Rd
1679 Overview Dr Suite 101
423 Saluda Street
401 Saluda Street
Approved Zoning and Building Compliance Forms
Dollar General Store #4153
Mall Construction and Heavy Equipment - Admin Office only
Kats Bread Box - change of ownership
Liberty Tax Service
Londyn Bridges Daycare
Fashioned Arts and Sound Studio
The Hertz Corporation
Pass N Gas - change of ownership
A+ Medical Company Inc
Sportsman Gun and Pawn
Instant Tax Service
York County All On Board
Belkys Dominican Salon
Mediation Center/ McCoy Law Firm
Ginos Pizza
Dragon Express - change of ownership only
New Hope Beauty
Social Security Administration
Sweet Repeats of Rock Hill
Composite Resources - Storage only
Neighborhood Tax Center II
Total
1333 E Main St
454 S Anderson
1445 Albright Rd
2001 Cherry Rd
1355 Ebenezer Rd
402 E White
699 N Anderson
267 N Anderson
1679 Overview Dr Suite 102
710 Albright Rd
410 Arch Dr Suite 103
1236 Ebenezer Suite 220
423 Saluda St
378 E Main St
490 S Herlong Suite 103
321 Cherry Rd
1547 Cherry Rd
499 Lakeshore Pkwy
489 S Herlong Suite 6
116 Quantz
401 Saluda St
Approved Home Occupation Permits
Gills Auto Sales
Mendoza's Flooring LLC
Kustom Kanes - online sales
Silva Home Improvement
Total
1247 Dawnshire Ave
1166 Evans Av
954 S Confederate Av
1048 Hough Cir
Total Businesses Assisted through Open for Business
Planning & Development Department
5
6
21
4
36
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Comparison of Paid Impact Fees
Based on Paid Date
Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012
Month
Cases
Fire
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
17
30
8
17
18
12
27
56
48
68
64
58
$7,846
$13,716
$17,748
$11,020
$11,945
$2,970
$35,329
$230,407
$9,969
$7,623
$8,476
$24,945
Total
423
Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013
Water
Sewer
Total
Cases
$10,994
$16,252
$8,284
$9,560
$6,056
$6,530
$26,764
$22,624
$21,032
$13,388
$15,616
$20,562
$13,320
$25,781
$13,312
$15,581
$8,500
$9,911
$43,063
$34,001
$26,632
$18,420
$22,661
$33,732
$32,160
$55,749
$39,344
$36,161
$26,501
$19,411
$105,156
$287,032
$57,633
$39,431
$46,753
$79,239
112
53
70
69
73
77
$381,994 $177,662 $264,914
$824,570
454
Fire
Sewer
$25,492
$17,528
$18,168
$12,748
$21,190
$14,660
$38,531
$24,370
$32,031
$21,820
$30,882
$24,370
$86,715
$47,838
$59,160
$63,081
$115,626
$62,107
170%
-14%
50%
74%
336%
220%
$152,737 $109,786 $172,004
$434,527
-47%
$22,692
$5,940
$8,961
$28,513
$63,554
$23,077
Total
% Change from
Last year
Water
Comparison of Paid Impact Fees to Date
(Compared to cumulative total at this month in previous fiscal year)
Range
Cases
July December
102
Fire
Water
Sewer
$65,245
$57,676
$86,405
Total
Cases
$209,326
454
Fire
Water
Sewer
$152,737 $109,786 $172,004
Total
$434,527
% Change from
Last year
108%
Comparison of Impact Fees
$2,500,000
$2,041,945
$2,154,860
$1,947,503
Total Fees Paid
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$990,624
$824,570
$766,333
$1,000,000
$520,091
$437,628
$500,000
$0
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Fiscal Year
Planning & Development Department
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