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AGENDA: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 2,2018—Municipal Center—100 Georgia Avenue,3rd Floor—7:00 P.M.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council on each item listed on this agenda. Mayor Pettit will
call for your comments prior to City Council discussing the matter. Citizens wishing to address Mayor and City Council are
required to submit a Speaker Form to the City Clerk before addressing Mayor and City Council. Forms are provided on the
credenza at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Citizen comments are limited to five minutes.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE: Individuals needing special assistance or sign interpreter to participate in the meeting,please notify the
Administration Department 48 hours prior to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular and study session meeting minutes of March 19,2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. PUBLIC SAFETY: Ordinance No. 2018-03 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Article I. of the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta by Adding Section 22-13 to said Code,
Establishing Fines for Parking Violations—Ordinance,Third and Final Reading
NEW BUSINESS
6. ZONING: Ordinance No. 2018-05 — An Ordinance Amending Article 3, Zoning Districts, Related to the
Boundaries of the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District,of the North Augusta Development
Code,Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta,South Carolina Code of Ordinances
A. Receipt of Planning Commission Recommendation
B. Ordinance 2018-05,First Reading
C. Ordinance 2018-05,Second Reading
7. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments: At this time,citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council regarding matters not listed on the
agenda. Citizens wishing to address Mayor and City Council are required to submit a
Speaker Form to the City Clerk before addressing Mayor and City Council. Forms are
provided on the credenza at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Citizen comments are
limited to five minutes.
B. Council Comments
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Administration Department
North
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Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: B. Todd Glover, City Administrator
DATE: March 29, 2018
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of April 2, 2018
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2018-04 — An Ordinance
Adopting a Franchise Agreement Granting
Knology of Augusta, Inc. Non-Exclusive Rights
to Use Publicly Owned Rights-of-Way for the
Purpose of Providing Cablevision,
Telecommunications, and Related Services
within the City of North Augusta — Ordinance,
Third and Final Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration on third and
final reading adopting a franchise agreement granting Knology of
Augusta, Inc. non-exclusive rights to use publicly owned rights-of-way for
the purpose of providing cablevision, telecommunications, and related
services within the City of North Augusta.
Please see the minutes of March 19, 2018 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 6. ZONING: Ordinance No. 2018-05 — An Ordinance
Amending Article 3, Zoning Districts, Related to
the Boundaries of the Neighborhood
Preservation Overlay District, of the North
Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances
A. Receipt of Planning Commission Recommendation
On March 15, 2018, after a duly advertised and convened public
hearing, the Planning Commission considered a motion to
recommend that the City Council approve Application RZT 18-001
to amend Section 3.8.2, Establishment of Corridor Overlay
April 2, 2018
Districts, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta
Development Code. The proposed amendment would modify the
boundaries of the current Neighborhood Preservation Overlay
District to exclude Briggs Avenue to Maddox Street on the West
side of Georgia Avenue. The motion lost on a 3-3 vote and there
is no recommendation to be presented to City Council.
Please see ATTACHMENT NO. 6-A for a copy of Memo #18-
007 from the Planning Department.
B. Ordinance 2018-05, First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration on
first reading amending Article 3, Zoning Districts, related to the
boundaries of the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District of
the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances.
Please see ATTACHMENT NO. 6-B for a copy of the proposed
ordinance.
B. Ordinance 2018-05, Second Reading
Pending Council's passage of the ordinance on first reading, it is
submitted for Council's consideration on second reading.
ATTACHMENT 6—A
Department of Planning
and Development
Memorandum # 18-007
City of North Augusta
To: B. Todd Glover, City Administrator
From: Kuleigh Baker, Planning & Engineering Secretary ',J.
Subject: Application RZT 18-001 — North Augusta Development Code Text
Amendment — A request by Mountaineer Pest Services, represented by
Michael W. Pace, Director, to amend Section 3.8.2 entitled "Establishment
of Corridor Overlay Districts" in regard to NP, Neighborhood Preservation
Overlay in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta Development
Code.
Date: March 28, 2018
Planning Commission Recommendation
On March 15, 2018, after a duly advertised and convened public hearing, the Planning
Commission considered a motion to recommend that the City Council approve
Application RZT 18-001 to amend Section 3.8.2, Establishment of Corridor Overlay
Districts, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta Development Code. The
proposed amendment would modify the boundaries of the current Neighborhood
Preservation Overlay District to exclude Briggs Avenue to Maddox Street on the West
side of Georgia Avenue. The motion was lost on a 3-3 vote and no recommendation
will be presented to City Council.
A draft ordinance approving the text amendment is attached and a digital copy has been
forwarded to the City Clerk. Please schedule the ordinance for consideration by City
Council at the next available meeting.
HISTORY AND EXPLANATION
The North Augusta Development Code was adopted by City Council on December 17,
2007, effective January 1 , 2008. The Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District was
included as part of the new ordinance. The design elements and new development
standards within the overlay district were put in as regulations to provide a clear
direction that a high level of community design as outlined in the NADC should be
adhered to as follows:
3.8.6 NP, Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District
3.8.6.1 Purpose — The Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District applies to
areas of the city that are located on collector and arterial streets and are in transition between
traditional residential and commercial uses. Structures in the corridor are predominantly if not
exclusively residential in character. Parcel size is relatively small. The underlying zoning in the
P&D Memo 18-007
Application RZT 18-001
March 28, 2018
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City of North Augusta
corridor includes a variety of both commercial and residential districts. The continued residential
use of some parcels may not be economically feasible. It is anticipated that conversion of
single-family residences to commercial and office establishments will continue. Demolition of
existing residential structures is inconsistent with policies expressed in the Comprehensive Plan
and contemporary commercial development for new retail uses and office buildings is
inappropriate. New high-density residential development is also inappropriate. Alternative uses
of existing residential buildings provides a more orderly and reasonable transition for the
surrounding neighborhood. With appropriate restrictions, the conversion of houses to office and
small personal service uses is suitable and provides for economically feasible uses of parcels in
the corridor. This overlay is, therefore, created with an emphasis on preserving the residential
character of the corridors, protecting the unique design features and local architecture
vernacular, and protecting the property values and health, safety and general welfare of
surrounding neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District is
established to preserve and protect residential neighborhoods while accommodating some
transitional commercial uses at an appropriate scale in locations zoned for commercial uses. It
is the intent of the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Corridor District to maintain the
residential appearance of existing structures and the residential setting of any building
converted to a nonresidential use so that the converted dwelling will be compatible with
neighboring residential property. To maintain residential character, lots shall not be developed
or redeveloped solely for the purpose of providing parking.
3.8.6.2 Permitted Uses — Uses permitted in the Neighborhood Preservation Corridor
Overlay District are provided in Table 3-2, Use Matrix, for the underlying base district. (Rev. 12-
1-08; Ord. 2008-18)
3.8.6.2.1 Permitted nonresidential uses may be located on the first floor only. Upper
stories may be used for residential and accessory storage uses only. Parking is not permitted as
a principal use.
3.8.6.2.2 Uses that are not permitted are:
a. Drive-in, drive-up and drive-through facilities;
b. Indoor or outdoor sales of equipment, motorcycles or automobiles;
c. Gasoline sales and automobile service stations; or
d. Automobile and motorcycle repair.
3.8.6.2.3 No use which requires a special exception is permitted.
3.8.6.2.4 No use may be established unless and until it complies with the standards
established in this section and other applicable standards contained in this Chapter.
3.8.6.2.5 No existing structure may be demolished until a site plan for the parcel has been
approved. If the demolition of an existing structure is anticipated an evaluation of the economic
feasibility of retaining, renovating or expanding the structure for the intended use shall be
completed and submitted with the site plan application.
I I I
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Application RZT 18-001
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City of North Augusta
3.8.6.3 Dimensional Standards —
3.8.6.3.1 The dimensional standards for the Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay
District are established in Table 3-12.
3.8.6.3.2 Where an existing building is located on a parcel and the site development plan
includes the utilization of the existing building as a principal structure, one existing driveway
from the corridor street may be utilized regardless of location or width. (Adopt. 12-01-08; Ord.
2008-18)
TABLE 3-11 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PRESERVATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
A B
1. Maximum Height 2.5 stories or 32 feet
2. Minimum Height 14 feet
3. Minimum Front Setback The average existing setback within the
block in which the parcel is located or 25
feet
4. Maximum Front Setback 50 feet
5. Minimum Side Setback Required buffer or 5 feet
6. Minimum Rear Setback Required buffer, 20 feet or 10 feet from an
alley
7. Maximum Building 3,000 square feet
Footprint
Maximum Building o
6° Coverage 50 /o
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Application RZT 18-001
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City of North Augusta
FIGURE 3-15 EXAMPLE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE CONVERTED TO
COMMERCIAL USE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION CORRIDOR
Rear
Building �` Setback
Height / X �`�
Front .t_f _ 20'or 10'
Setback 32' {! - from an alley
The average • ' i ',14% t
on the block �y r;✓ . r rl`;.+ �,
or 25' ....,...?.'",..,,z,'
/ + }Irtim fJ' f,
r i5 ' � 'i Parking to
r`:jka ""'fir . rear or side
__ ___ ,= -�_' of principal
—� -.vi.''� Maximum building•
��"� building
Driveway ""
"
footprint
3 3,000sf
Maximum 14'
wide forward of Bracket Sign
front
building line
3.8.6.4 Building Design —
3.8.6.4.1 Building entrances shall face the corridor street or a park.
3.8.6.4.2 Not less than forty percent (40%) of the front facade of new buildings shall
include doors or windows.
3.8.6.4.3 The slope of an existing roof shall be retained in any reconstruction or addition.
The slopes of roofs on new buildings shall match the average of the roof pitches on buildings
within the block.
3.8.6.4.4 The existing facade facing or visible from the street, including existing doors and
windows shall be retained.
3.8.6.5 Access and Parking —
3.8.6.5.1 Not more than one (1) access to a street shall be permitted per lot or parcel.
There is no restriction on the number of access points to an alley.
3.8.6.5.2 The maximum driveway width between right of way and the front of any building
is fourteen (14)feet.
3.8.6.5.3 Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Article 14, Parking. No above-
ground structured parking is permitted, except for a residential garage that was constructed as
an accessory use to a dwelling prior to its conversion to a non-residential use.
3.8.6.5.4 Parking shall not be permitted between structures and the corridor street. Parking
shall be located on the side or in the rear of buildings only. Parking visible from the front shall be
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City of North Augusta
screened with a permanent wall, fence or hedge not less than forty-two (42) and no more than
sixty (60) inches in height.
3.8.6.5.5 Parking areas shall be setback at least five (5) feet from the property line
provided, however, that if the property line abuts an alley, no setback is required unless the
alley abuts a front or side yard of a parcel that is zoned residential or in a residential use.
3.8.6.5.6 Parking areas shall be improved with an approved surface pursuant to the
provisions of Article 12, Parking. Ground surface areas not covered with an approved surface
shall be restricted from parking by signage and curbing, fencing or other physical barriers.
3.8.6.6 Landscaping Requirements —
3.8.6.6.1 Street Trees and Plantings — One (1) street tree shall be planted for every forty
(40) feet of frontage on the corridor street in accordance with Article 10, Landscaping, unless
existing trees are in place and meet the standard. Required trees and plantings shall be planted
between the sidewalk and curb where there is adequate space. In the event there is inadequate
space between the sidewalk and curb as determined by the Director, the required trees may be
planted behind the sidewalk in the front setback. If planted in the front setback the general
alignment of street trees.in the corridor shall be maintained to the extent practicable.
Comment: City Code §19-18 provides: Damaging trees, shrubs, etc., along streets. Except as otherwise
provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to cut, break, mutilate, deface or in any manner destroy or
damage any tree, flower, vine, plant or shrub, or any boxing, pot or other thing provided for the protection
thereof in or upon any street, alley, square or sidewalk in the city.
3.8.6.6.2 General Lot Landscaping — See Article 10, Landscaping.
3.8.6.6.3 Parking Lot Landscaping — See Article 10, Landscaping.
3.8.6.7 Lighting — All lighting shall be directed on-site or onto adjacent walkways and
shall be shielded from interfering with corridor traffic and direct off-site viewing.
3.8.6.8 Signs —
3.8.6.8.1 Signs are permitted in accordance with the provisions of Article 13, Signs, unless
specified otherwise in this section.
3.8.6.8.2 Driveway directional signs are not permitted unless the circulation pattern for an
establishment is not obvious and traffic must proceed along a specific route for service.
3.8.6.8.3 Window signs are not permitted.
3.8.6.8.4 Signs shall not be internally illuminated. Externally illuminated signs and signs in
which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing are permitted. Illuminated signs
shall not be oriented such that the direction and intensity of lighting creates glare or a hazardous
condition for drivers or pedestrians.
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City of North Augusta
3.8.6.9 Utilities and Trash Receptacles — All trash receptacles and utility equipment
shall be located in the side or rear yard. Trash receptacles and utility equipment shall be
screened so as not to be visible from the public right of way.
3.8.6.10 Business Operations for Nonresidential Uses —
3.8.6.10.1 Business hours of operation shall be limited to the period from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m.
3.8.6.10.2 Goods shall not be displayed or stored on the premises in a manner that is
visible from the exterior of the building. Merchandise displays are not permitted on the right of
way, or in any yard or setback, or on any open porch. Merchandise displays are permitted on
covered porches. Window displays shall not exceed ten (10) square feet per display and shall
not cumulatively exceed twenty (20) square feet or five percent (5%) of the area of the front
facade, whichever is greater.
There is no specific language regarding the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay
Corridor in the 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning
Commission public hearing was published in The Star on February 28, 2018. The
public hearing notice was published on the City's website www.northaugusta.net on
February 28, 2018.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The applicant provided a written proposal for the text amendment. The applicant is
proposing to change the boundaries of the NP, Neighborhood Preservation Overlay.
Proposed Text Amendments
The section of the North Augusta Development Code affected by each proposed amendment is
identified by the section number in the current copy of the Code and the proposed new section
number, if changed. Language proposed for deletion is struck through. Proposed new
language is underlined.
F
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City of North Augusta
3.8 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS
3.8.1 Applicability
3.8.1.1 This section applies to any lot or parcel within the following Corridor Overlay
Districts that are designated on the Official Zoning Map.
3.8.1.2 In the event that the definite boundaries of the district cannot be ascertained,
Corridor Overlay Districts shall be deemed to encompass the depth of the lots fronting on both
sides of the corridor street up to three hundred (300) feet and all property within three hundred
(300) feet of the edge of the right of way which utilizes the corridor street for direct access,
unless otherwise specified, along specific sections of the corridor streets designated in §3.8.2,
Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts.
3.8.1.3 The streets designated in §3.8.2, Table 3-8, Column B, are referred to as
Corridor Streets (see Figure 3-1).
3.8.1.4 A street that intersects a designated Corridor Street is referred to as an
Intersecting Street (see Figure 3-1).
FIGURE 3-1 CORRIDOR AND INTERSECTING STREETS
Not subject to corridor regulations
m °
M
E i Subject to cofridor regulations
1 i
Corridor Street
3.8.2 Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts
The following overlay districts are hereby established:
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City of North Augusta
TABLE 3-8 CORRODOR DDS tl RDCTS ESTA:JSHED
(Rev. 12-19-11; Ord. 2011-16)
A
Overlay District Corridor Streets Generally
I. G, Georgia Avenue 1. Georgia Avenue between Clifton Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue
Overlay
1. Martintown Road between US 1 and Bama Avenue
2. The commercially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
3. The south side of Martintown Road between West Avenue and River
Bluff Drive
4. Martintown Road between Knobcone Avenue and the city limits
5. Knox Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25) between Martintown Road and
2 HC, �igroway the city limits north of Walnut Lane
Corridor Overlay 6. Jefferson Davis Highway(US 1) between Martintown Road and Atomic
Road
7. Belvedere-Clearwater Road between Edgefield Road (US 25) and Old
Sudlow Lake Road
8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Marion Avenue and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25)
9. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Hugh Street and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25)
10. Five Notch Road Between Georgia Avenue and Walnut Lane
1. West Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
2. Carolina Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
3. The south side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and West
Avenue
4. The north side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and
Hampton Avenue
5. The residentially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
6. Martintown Road between River Bluff Drive and Hammond Pond Road
NP, Neighborhood 7. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and
3• Preservation Observatory Avenue
Overlay 8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Sidereal Avenue and Argyle
Avenue
Street
10. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Briggs
Avenue
11. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Maddox Street and Hugh
Street
12. Buena Vista Avenue from the alley located between Georgia Avenue
and East Avenue to Brookside Drive
LMViK, Landmark 1. Reserved. Not applicable until the city adopts historic preservation
4.
Overlay standards for any portion of the city.
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Attachments:
Staff Report
Applicant Request
Public Notice in The Star, February 28, 2018
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
Text Amendment Application RZT 18-001 March 8, 2018
Prepared by KB/TZ
Section 1 — Summary
Applicant Mountaineer Pest Services
Project Number RZT 18-001
North Augusta Development Code Text Amendment —A request
by Mountaineer Pest Services, represented by Michael W. Pace,
Proposed Text Director, to amend Section 3.8.2 entitled "Establishment of
Amendment Corridor Overlay Districts" in regard to NP, Neighborhood
Preservation Overlay in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North
Augusta Development Code.
Section 2 — Planning Commission Consideration
The Department of Planning and Development has determined Application RZT 18-001
to be complete and in compliance for a text amendment. The application is appropriate
for Planning Commission review and recommendation to the City Council.
Section 3 — History and Explanation
The North Augusta Development Code was adopted by City Council on December 17,
2007, effective January 1 , 2008. The Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District was
included as part of the new ordinance. The design elements and new development
standards within the overlay district were put in as regulations to provide a clear
direction that a high level of community design as outlined in the NADC should be
adhered to as follows:
3.8.6 NP, Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District
3.8.6.1 Purpose — The Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District applies to
areas of the city that are located on collector and arterial streets and are in transition between
traditional residential and commercial uses. Structures in the corridor are predominantly if not
exclusively residential in character. Parcel size is relatively small. The underlying zoning in the
corridor includes a variety of both commercial and residential districts. The continued residential
use of some parcels may not be economically feasible. It is anticipated that conversion of
single-family residences to commercial and office establishments will continue. Demolition of
existing residential structures is inconsistent with policies expressed in the Comprehensive Plan
and contemporary commercial development for new retail uses and office buildings is
inappropriate. New high-density residential development is also inappropriate. Alternative uses
of existing residential buildings provides a more orderly and reasonable transition for the
Application RZT 18-001
March 2018
Page 2 of 8
surrounding neighborhood. With appropriate restrictions, the conversion of houses to office and
small personal service uses is suitable and provides for economically feasible uses of parcels in
the corridor. This overlay is, therefore, created with an emphasis on preserving the residential
character of the corridors, protecting the unique design features and local architecture
vernacular, and protecting the property values and health, safety and general welfare of
surrounding neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District is
established to preserve and protect residential neighborhoods while accommodating some
transitional commercial uses at an appropriate scale in locations zoned for commercial uses. It
is the intent of the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Corridor District to maintain the
residential appearance of existing structures and the residential setting of any building
converted to a nonresidential use so that the converted dwelling will be compatible with
neighboring residential property. To maintain residential character, lots shall not be developed
or redeveloped solely for the purpose of providing parking.
3.8.6.2 Permitted Uses — Uses permitted in the Neighborhood Preservation Corridor
Overlay District are provided in Table 3-2, Use Matrix, for the underlying base district. (Rev. 12-
1-08; Ord. 2008-18)
3.8.6.2.1 Permitted nonresidential uses may be located on the first floor only. Upper
stories may be used for residential and accessory storage uses only. Parking is not permitted as
a principal use.
3.8.6.2.2 Uses that are not permitted are:
a. Drive-in, drive-up and drive-through facilities;
b. Indoor or outdoor sales of equipment, motorcycles or automobiles;
c. Gasoline sales and automobile service stations; or
d. Automobile and motorcycle repair.
3.8.6.2.3 No use which requires a special exception is permitted.
3.8.6.2.4 No use may be established unless and until it complies with the standards
established in this section and other applicable standards contained in this Chapter.
3.8.6.2.5 No existing structure may be demolished until a site plan for the parcel has been
approved. If the demolition of an existing structure is anticipated an evaluation of the economic
feasibility of retaining, renovating or expanding the structure for the intended use shall be
completed and submitted with the site plan application.
3.8.6.3 Dimensional Standards —
3.8.6.3.1 The dimensional standards for the Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay
District are established in Table 3-12.
3.8.6.3.2 Where an existing building is located on a parcel and the site development plan
includes the utilization of the existing building as a principal structure, one existing driveway
from the corridor street may be utilized regardless of location or width. (Adopt. 12-01-08; Ord.
2008-18)
Application RZT 18-001
March 2018
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TABLE 3-11 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PRESERVATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
A B
1. Maximum Height 2.5 stories or 32 feet
2. Minimum Height 14 feet
3. Minimum Front Setback The average existing setback within the
block in which the parcel is located or 25
feet
4. Maximum Front Setback 50 feet
5. Minimum Side Setback Required buffer or 5 feet
6. Minimum Rear Setback Required buffer, 20 feet or 10 feet from an
alley
7 Maximum Building 3,000 square feet
Footprint
8. Maximum Building 50%
Coverage
FIGURE 3-15 EXAMPLE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE CONVERTED TO
COMMERCIAL USE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION CORRIDOR
Rear
Building ` Setback
Height 20'or 10'
Front
Setback 32' , from an alley
•
The average
on the block
or 25' /_ -
%-; r Parking to
4:05•*. ' rear side
��„ �•_, of principal
Maximu building
building
footprint
Driveway ••=3 3,000sf
Maximum 14' -
wide forward of Bracket Sign
front
building line
3.8.6.4 Building Design —
3.8.6.4.1 Building entrances shall face the corridor street or a park.
3.8.6.4.2 Not less than forty percent (40%) of the front facade of new buildings shall
include doors or windows.
3.8.6.4.3 The slope of an existing roof shall be retained in any reconstruction or addition.
The slopes of roofs on new buildings shall match the average of the roof pitches on buildings
within the block.
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3.8.6.4.4 The existing facade facing or visible from the street, including existing doors and
windows shall be retained.
3.8.6.5 Access and Parking —
3.8.6.5.1 Not more than one (1) access to a street shall be permitted per lot or parcel.
There is no restriction on the number of access points to an alley.
3.8.6.5.2 The maximum driveway width between right of way and the front of any building
is fourteen (14) feet.
3.8.6.5.3 Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Article 14, Parking. No above-
ground structured parking is permitted, except for a residential garage that was constructed as
an accessory use to a dwelling prior to its conversion to a non-residential use.
3.8.6.5.4 Parking shall not be permitted between structures and the corridor street. Parking
shall be located on the side or in the rear of buildings only. Parking visible from the front shall be
screened with a permanent wall, fence or hedge not less than forty-two (42) and no more than
sixty (60) inches in height.
3.8.6.5.5 Parking areas shall be setback at least five (5) feet from the property line
provided, however, that if the property line abuts an alley, no setback is required unless the
alley abuts a front or side yard of a parcel that is zoned residential or in a residential use.
3.8.6.5.6 Parking areas shall be improved with an approved surface pursuant to the
provisions of Article 12, Parking. Ground surface areas not covered with an approved surface
shall be restricted from parking by signage and curbing, fencing or other physical barriers.
3.8.6.6 Landscaping Requirements —
3.8.6.6.1 Street Trees and Plantings — One (1) street tree shall be planted for every forty
(40) feet of frontage on the corridor street in accordance with Article 10, Landscaping, unless
existing trees are in place and meet the standard. Required trees and plantings shall be planted
between the sidewalk and curb where there is adequate space. In the event there is inadequate
space between the sidewalk and curb as determined by the Director, the required trees may be
planted behind the sidewalk in the front setback. If planted in the front setback the general
alignment of street trees in the corridor shall be maintained to the extent practicable.
Comment: City Code §19-18 provides: Damaging trees, shrubs, etc., along streets. Except as
otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to cut, break, mutilate, deface or in any
manner destroy or damage any tree, flower, vine, plant or shrub, or any boxing, pot or other
thing provided for the protection thereof in or upon any street, alley, square or sidewalk in the
city.
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3.8.6.6.2 General Lot Landscaping — See Article 10, Landscaping.
3.8.6.6.3 Parking Lot Landscaping — See Article 10, Landscaping.
3.8.6.7 Lighting — All lighting shall be directed on-site or onto adjacent walkways and
shall be shielded from interfering with corridor traffic and direct off-site viewing.
3.8.6.8 Signs —
3.8.6.8.1 Signs are permitted in accordance with the provisions of Article 13, Signs, unless
specified otherwise in this section.
3.8.6.8.2 Driveway directional signs are not permitted unless the circulation pattern for an
establishment is not obvious and traffic must proceed along a specific route for service.
3.8.6.8.3 Window signs are not permitted.
3.8.6.8.4 Signs shall not be internally illuminated. Externally illuminated signs and signs in
which the letters or graphics are constructed of neon tubing are permitted. Illuminated signs
shall not be oriented such that the direction and intensity of lighting creates glare or a hazardous
condition for drivers or pedestrians.
3.8.6.9 Utilities and Trash Receptacles — All trash receptacles and utility equipment
shall be located in the side or rear yard. Trash receptacles and utility equipment shall be
screened so as not to be visible from the public right of way.
3.8.6.10 Business Operations for Nonresidential Uses —
3.8.6A0.1 Business hours of operation shall be limited to the period from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m.
3.8.6.10.2 Goods shall not be displayed or stored on the premises in a manner that is
visible from the exterior of the building. Merchandise displays are not permitted on the right of
way, or in any yard or setback, or on any open porch. Merchandise displays are permitted on
covered porches. Window displays shall not exceed ten (10) square feet per display and shall
not cumulatively exceed twenty (20) square feet or five percent (5%) of the area of the front
facade, whichever is greater.
There is no specific language regarding the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay
Corridor in the 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 4 — Public Notice
A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning
Commission public hearing was published in The Star on February 28, 2018. The
public hearing notice was published on the City's website www.northaugusta.net on
February 28, 2018.
Section 5— Proposed Amendments
The applicant provided a written proposal for the text amendment. The applicant is
proposing to change the boundaries of the NP, Neighborhood Preservation Overlay.
Proposed Text Amendments
The section of the North Augusta Development Code affected by each proposed amendment is
identified by the section number in the current copy of the Code and the proposed new section
number, if changed. Language proposed for deletion is struck through. Proposed new
language is underlined.
3.8 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS
3.8.1 Applicability
3.8.1.1 This section applies to any lot or parcel within the following Corridor Overlay
Districts that are designated on the Official Zoning Map.
3.8.1.2 In the event that the definite boundaries of the district cannot be ascertained,
Corridor Overlay Districts shall be deemed to encompass the depth of the lots fronting on both
sides of the corridor street up to three hundred (300) feet and all property within three hundred
(300) feet of the edge of the right of way which utilizes the corridor street for direct access,
unless otherwise specified, along specific sections of the corridor streets designated in §3.8.2,
Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts.
3.8.1.3 The streets designated in §3.8.2, Table 3-8, Column B, are referred to as
Corridor Streets (see Figure 3-1).
3.8.1.4 A street that intersects a designated Corridor Street is referred to as an
Intersecting Street (see Figure 3-1).
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FIGURE 3-1 CORRIDOR AND INTERSECTING STREETS
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3.8.2 Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts
The following overlay districts are hereby established:
TABLE 3-8 CORRIDOR DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
(Rev. 12-19-11; Ord. 2011-16)
A B
Overlay District Corridor Streets Generally
q G, Georgia Avenue 1. Georgia Avenue between Clifton Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue
Overlay
1. Martintown Road between US 1 and Bama Avenue
2. The commercially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
3. The south side of Martintown Road between West Avenue and River
Bluff Drive
4. Martintown Road between Knobcone Avenue and the city limits
5. Knox Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25) between Martintown Road and
the city limits north of Walnut Lane
2• HC, Highway
Corridor Overlay 6. Jefferson Davis Highway (US 1) between Martintown Road and Atomic
Road
7. Belvedere-Clearwater Road between Edgefield Road (US 25) and Old
Sudlow Lake Road
8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Marion Avenue and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25)
9. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Hugh Street and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road (US 25)
10. Five Notch Road Between Georgia Avenue and Walnut Lane
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A B
Overlay District Corridor Streets Generally
1. West Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
2. Carolina Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
3. The south side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and West
Avenue
4. The north side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and
Hampton Avenue
5. The residentially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
6. Martintown Road between River Bluff Drive and Hammond Pond Road
NP, Neighborhood 7. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and
3• Preservation Observatory Avenue
Overlay 8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Sidereal Avenue and Argyle
Avenue
Street
10. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Briggs
Avenue
11. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Maddox Street and Hugh
Street
12. Buena Vista Avenue from the alley located between Georgia Avenue
and East Avenue to Brookside Drive
4 LMK, Landmark 1. Reserved. Not applicable until the city adopts historic preservation
Overlay standards for any portion of the city.
Attachments:
1. Applicant Request
2. Public Notice
cc: Michael Pace
Mountaineer
P e s t S e r vices
February 14, 2018
City of North Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals
100 Georgia Avenue
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
RE: Application Submittal and Review Section 5.3
1514 Georgia Ave. Parcel No. 006-19-06-010
1516 Georgia Ave. Parcel No. 006-19-06-009
1518 Georgia Ave. Parcel No. 006-19-06-008
Honorable Members of the Zoning Board of Appeal:
The above-referenced properties are zoned General Commercial, however, a
Neighborhood Preservation Corridor Overlay District has been placed on top of General
Commercial zoning. It is the petitioner's request that a text amendment be applied to
North Augusta Development Code Article 3, Section 3.8.2. The text amendment
requested below is relatively minor, and does not violate or circumvent any other
parameters set forth in Article 3, Sections 3.8.2.
I. Identification of the Specific Section of the North Augusta
Development Code Proposed to be Amended
Article 3 — Zoning Districts, Section 3.8.2 I Establishment of Corridor Overlay
Districts states "NP, Neighborhood Preservation Overlay: The west side of Georgia
Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Hugh Street"
Text Amendment Request:
1. "NP, Neighborhood Preservation Overlay: The west side of Georgia Avenue
between Jackson Avenue and Briggs Avenue."
2. "NP, Neighborhood Preservation Overlay: The west side of Georgia Avenue
between Maddox Street and Hugh Street."
The above-named properties are zoned General Commercial and the
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay also applies. Petitioner is requesting the text
amendment so that the above-referenced properties would be exempt from the overlay
Main Office 803-278-1131
Aiken 803-648-9533 Augusta 706-733-2445 Evans 706-650-1989
Lexington 803-796-4699
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Mountaineer
Pest Service s
which would allow him to build and revitalize the properties in accordance with North
Augusta Development Code,Article 3,Section 3.5.7.6 I Dimensional Standards I General
Commercial.
The granting of such an amendment will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare and it will do no harm to either public or private interests,and is injurious
to any property or interest. In fact, granting the amendment will serve only to create a
more pleasing visual harmony by virtue of the careful, authentic, architectural design of
his vision for these properties.
The North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan developed by the Mayor and
Council references a Downtown Master Plan wherein it states the long-term vision and
strategy for Georgia Avenue is to function as North Augusta's vibrant, pedestrian-
oriented main street as well as adopting policies and zoning regulations to encourage
mixed use of commercial,retail and residential development. Petitioner has the resources
to assist in making this vision come to life without any funding from the City of North
Augusta, however,he needs the text amendment granted.
Thanking you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Pace,Director
Mountaineer Pest Services, LLC
Main Office 803-278-1131
Aiken 803-648-9533 Augusta 706-733-2445 Evans 706-650-1989
Lexington 803-796-4699
City of
North Augusta, South Carolina
Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The North Augusta Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at its
regular monthly meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 15,
2018, in the Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Center, 100
Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina, to receive public input on
the following application:
RZT 18-001— A request by Mountaineer Pest Services to amend Section
3.8.2, Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts in regard to the NP,
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the
North Augusta Development Code.
Documents related to the application will be available for public inspection
after March 8 in the Department of Planning and Development on the
second floor of the North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue,
North Augusta, South Carolina, 803-441-4221. Citizens and property
owners interested in expressing a view on any matter that is the subject of
a public hearing are encouraged to attend.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE
Individuals needing special assistance or a sign interpreter to participate in
the meeting are asked to notify the Department of Planning and
Development at 803-441-4221 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
ATTACHMENT 6—B
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ZONING DISTRICTS, RELATED TO THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE
NORTH AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North
Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 29 of the South Carolina Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission may review requests for amendments to zoning
ordinances; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3.3.1 Rezonings and Text Amendments
in Article 5, Approval Procedures, of the North Augusta Development Code, any property
owner, city board, commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in
zoning district boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a March
15, 2018 public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Mountaineer Pest Services
to amend Section 3.8.2, Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts, in Article 3, Zoning
Districts, of the North Augusta Development Code to change the boundaries of the
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. The Planning Commission report has been
provided to City Council.
The Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well as the report
from the Planning Commission and has determined that the change to the boundaries of the
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District is appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING
DULY ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. The North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of The City of North
Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Providing for New Zoning
and Land Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, is hereby amended and shall read as described in the following
section. The section of the Code affected by the proposed amendment is
identified by the section number.
A. Section 3.8.2, Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts, is amended to read:
3.8.2 Establishment of Corridor Overlay Districts
The following overlay districts are hereby established:
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DEVELOPMENT CODE—APPLICATION RZT 18-001
TABLE 3-8 CORRIDOR DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
(Rev. 12-19-11; Ord. 2011-16)
A B
Overlay District Corridor Streets Generally
G,Georgia Avenue 1. Georgia Avenue between Clifton Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue
Overlay
1. Martintown Road between US 1 and Bama Avenue
2. The commercially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
3. The south side of Martintown Road between West Avenue and River
Bluff Drive
4. Martintown Road between Knobcone Avenue and the city limits
5. Knox Avenue/Edgefield Road(US 25)between Martintown Road and the
city limits north of Walnut Lane
2. HC,Highway
Corridor Overlay 6. Jefferson Davis Highway(US 1)between Martintown Road and Atomic
Road
7. Belvedere-Clearwater Road between Edgefield Road(US 25)and Old
Sudlow Lake Road
8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Marion Avenue and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road(US 25)
9. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Hugh Street and Knox
Avenue/Edgefield Road(US 25)
10. Five Notch Road Between Georgia Avenue and Walnut Lane
1. West Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
2. Carolina Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Martintown Road
3. The south side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and West
Avenue
4. The north side of Martintown Road between Bama Avenue and Hampton
Avenue
5. The residentially zoned and utilized property on the north side of
Martintown Road between Hampton Avenue and River Bluff Drive
NP,Neighborhood 6. Martintown Road between River Bluff Drive and Hammond Pond Road
3. Preservation 7. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and
Overlay Observatory Avenue
8. The east side of Georgia Avenue between Sidereal Avenue and Argyle
Avenue
9. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Briggs
Avenue
10. The west side of Georgia Avenue between Maddox Street and Hugh
Street
11. Buena Vista Avenue from the alley located between Georgia Avenue and
East Avenue to Brookside Drive
4 LMK,Landmark 1. Reserved.Not applicable until the city adopts historic preservation
Overlay standards for any portion of the city.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
third reading.
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DEVELOPMENT CODE—APPLICATION RZT 18-001
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF , 2018.
First Reading
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading
Third Reading ATTEST:
Donna B. Young, City Clerk
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