Anderson Economic Development Commission approves two residential tax abatements

The Anderson City Economic Development Commission approved two residential tax abatements at its July 10 meeting, granting a six-year abatement for a single-family home at 4604 Malice Boulevard and a three-year abatement for a lakefront lot at 3138 Waterway Boulevard.

The actions were taken by voice vote after brief presentations by the applicants. The first resolution, EDC08-25, covers a single-family residence for James Taylor, with an estimated construction cost of $250,000 and construction scheduled to commence on or before Dec. 31 of the stated year. Commissioners approved what the commission described as a six-year abatement because the property was classified as infill housing. James Taylor’s son attended the meeting on his behalf; James Taylor was expected to attend the City Council meeting later the same day at 6 p.m.

The second approved measure, EDC09-25, is a three-year residential tax abatement for lot 34 in the Clearwater Subdivision at 3138 Waterway Boulevard. The applicant described the property as a single-story home with a basement, estimated construction cost $708,000, and a technical bedroom count of four with one room designated as an office. The applicant and commissioners discussed waterfront frontage (the applicant estimated about 110 feet of water frontage and said a 27-foot pier would fit); the commission recorded that the property was not considered infill housing.

Both motions were moved and seconded on the record and passed by voice vote; the meeting minutes record commissioners responding "Aye" and the chair declaring the motions passed. The commission did not record a roll-call tally of individual yes/no votes in the transcript excerpt.

Commissioners present for the vote included Leggett Stephenson (who called the meeting to order), Jill McMillan, Roger Reed, Mary Jamerson and Christie Grabowski. The meeting covered only the two abatement items and adjourned after the votes; applicants were advised of next steps, including appearance before the City Council.

The commission discussion included brief applicant remarks about neighborhood context and developer design standards in the Clearwater/Geist area; commissioners asked routine questions about residency plans and construction timing. No legal authorities or statutes were cited during the recorded discussion. The commission’s approvals are procedural actions that typically move to the City Council for final consideration and any further required steps under Anderson City rules.