At its November 5 meeting, the Greenville Planning Commission gave a strong recommendation to approve the annexation of about 20 acres of land that make up the remainder of the Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown medical campus. The parcels, which include two office buildings and associated parking lots, will be brought fully inside the city limits and zoned as Campus District (CM).
What the commission approved
Commission members reviewed an application submitted by Bon Secours that lists the specific parcels at 3 and 317 St. Francis Drive, 317 McDavid Way, Dunbar Street, Andrews Street, Valentine Street and Easley Bridge Road. All of these sites are currently outside the municipal boundary, though the main hospital tower, emergency department and administrative building are already within Greenville and already carry the CM zoning.
Background on prior annexations
Senior Development Planner Austin Rutherford reminded the commission that Greenville annexed roughly half of the medical campus in the Sterling neighborhood back in 2022. This earlier move helped the city align services, infrastructure planning, and tax revenue with the growing health‑care hub. The new application seeks to bring the remaining 19 parcels into the same framework.
Next steps for city officials
Following the commission’s recommendation, the annexation will be placed on the agenda for the Greenville City Council’s first‑reading session on November 23. Council members will consider the proposal, hear any public comments, and ultimately vote on whether to adopt the annexation ordinance.
Why the annexation matters to Greenville families
Bringing the entire Bon Secours campus under city jurisdiction simplifies service delivery, from police and fire protection to road maintenance and utilities. It also ensures that the city can more effectively coordinate future development that supports local jobs and provides essential health services for families in the area. The Campus District zoning is intended to preserve the campus’s institutional character while allowing for compatible growth.
Community response
Residents and local business owners who attended the meeting expressed general support for the annexation, noting that a unified city‑wide campus can improve emergency response times and streamline planning for future expansions. No organized opposition was recorded during the public comment period.
Looking ahead
If the City Council approves the annexation, Greenville will gain full jurisdiction over the remaining Bon Secours parcels, aligning them with the city’s long‑term vision for a vibrant, health‑focused downtown district. The move reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to fostering economic development that benefits families and upholds the community’s values.
Original reporting: Greenville Journal — read the source article.
