BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A proposed subdivision with 191 single‑family lots averaging 7,987 square feet along Lazy Hill Road is testing how Berkeley County manages rapid growth while preserving its rural character and protecting property rights.
After first advancing through the April 13 Berkeley County Council meeting, the proposal hit a major pause April 27 when council members voted to postpone a decision on lifting the county’s large‑scale development moratorium, sending the developer back to revise the plan.
The proposed Juniper Grove subdivision by Lennar Homes would be planned across roughly 142 acres and bring new single‑family housing to the area. A traffic analysis tied to the proposal estimates roughly 1,839 daily trips along Lazy Hill Road, intensifying concerns among nearby residents.
A project rooted in family history
For property owner Jason Dangerfield, whose family has lived on the land Lennar hopes to develop, the debate extends beyond growth. It’s about guiding a piece of family history through change…