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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of September 21, 2020
having been duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Pettit at 7:00 p.m. and streamed online
for public viewing at the City Facebook page: "City of North Augusta—Public Information" and
City YouTube page: "City of North Augusta Public Information"then adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Per
Section 30-4-80,(e)notice of the meeting by email was sent out to the current maintained"Agenda
Mailout" list consisting of news media outlets and individuals or companies requesting
notification. Notice of the meeting was also posted on the outside doors of the Municipal Center,
the main bulletin board of the Municipal Center located on the first floor, and the City of North
Augusta website.
Mayor Pettit rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Pettit, Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, Dickert, McGhee,
Presnell, and Toole.
Also in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant City
• Administrator; Kelly Zier, City Attorney; Cammie Hayes, Director of Finance and General
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• Services; Richard Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; Libby Hodges,Director of
Planning and Development;Ricky Jones,Manager of Information Technology;and Sharon Lamar,
City Clerk. Joe Lucas of Pope Flynn, LLC was also in attendance.
The minutes of the Virtual Study Session of August 17, 2020 and Virtual Special Called Study
Session minutes of August 31, 2020 were approved by general consent.
ITEM 5 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2020-19—Amending
Article 4 Supplemental Use Regulations of the North Augusta Development Code,
Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta South Carolina Code of Ordinances; Ordinance-
Final Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed
to consider on final reading an ordinance to amend Article 4, Supplemental Use Regulations,of
the North Augusta Development Code. There were no comments from citizens or Council.
The ordinance was approved on final reading with a unanimous 7-0 vote of Council.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-19
AMENDING ARTICLE 4 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, 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 Section 5.3.3.2 Text Amendments in Article 5, Approval
Procedures, of the North Augusta Development Code, any person, property owner, board,
commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning ordinance text; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a July 16, 2020,
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Planning and Development Department
to amend Article 4, entitled"Supplemental Use Regulations," of the North Augusta Development
Code to allow cottage kitchens as a Home Occupation. The Planning Commission report has been
provided to City Council for consideration.
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 text of the Development Code
is appropriate.
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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. Article 4, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 4.14, Home Occupations, is
amended to read:
4.14.1 Standards
Home occupations are permitted in any dwelling unit subject to the following
provisions:
a. The appearance of the dwelling unit shall not be altered.
b. The home occupation shall not affect the residential character of the
neighborhood and shall not be conducted in a manner which would cause
the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of
colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs, increased traffic or the
emission of odors, sounds, or vibrations.
c. No outdoor display of goods or outdoor storage of equipment or materials
used in the home occupation shall be permitted.
• d. The home occupation shall not involve the use of advertising signs on the
premises or an any other advertising medium which calls attention to the
fact that the dwelling unit is being used for a home occupation except for an
identification sign which shall conform to the requirements for signage in a
residential zoning district permitted pursuant to Article 13, Signs.
e. The home occupation shall be conducted solely by resident occupants of
the dwelling unit and one (1) additional employee or volunteer.
f. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit
or within in an accessory structure located on the same parcel as the
dwelling unit except for those necessary outdoor activities related to the care
of children. No more than twenty five percent(25%) of the gross area of the
dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation.
g. A home occupation which utilizes an accessory building, whether
attached or detached, shall not occupy a floor space greater than five
hundred (500) square feet.
h. The use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would change the fire
rating of the dwelling or create visible or audible interference in radio or
television receivers or cause fluctuations in line voltage outside the dwelling
unit is prohibited.
i. The home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for
delivery of materials to and from the premises.
j. The home occupation does not generate additional traffic in excess of ten
(10) vehicle trips per day or otherwise increase traffic or on street parking
that would be inconsistent with a residential area.
• k. No direct on premises selling of retail goods shall be allowed except that
non-durable articles (consumable products) that are incidental to a service,
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which service shall be the principal activity in the home occupation, may be
• sold on the premises. Telephone solicitation is permitted.
I. The preparation of ready for consumption meals or specialty foods,
specifically prepared for fresh delivery or catering or consumption at another
location provided that any and all required state health and restaurant
approvals and licenses have been obtained and are maintained as required
for "Cottage Kitchens" as defined by state health agencies. (Adopt
Ixx.xx.2020, Ord2020-xx)
4.14.2 Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited as home occupations:
a. Vehicle painting, service or repair;
b. Animal hospitals, kennels, stables, hospitals, or obedience/training
schools;
c. Restaurants;
d. Automobile and/or body and fender repair;
e. (deleted)
f. Repair, manufacturing, and processing uses; however, this shall not
exclude the home occupation of small scale skilled trades including a
dressmaker, tailor gunsmith, jeweler, watchmaker, etc., where goods are
not manufactured for stock, sale or distribution;
g. Construction trades where activities or the storage of materials or
equipment associated with the conduct on the business are conducted on
the premises; and
h. Service trades where automobile or truck fleets are customary to the
• conduct of the business.
B. Any other needed formatting will be edited to01 reflect new page numbers, titles or item
numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repeated.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF 2020.
ITEM 6 ANNEXATION• Ordinance No. 2020-20 —To Change the Corporate Limits
of the City of North Augusta by Annexing a Portion of:0.32 Acres of Property Located at
647 Crestlyn Drive and Owned by Frances S. Washington; Ordinance-Final Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Dickert, second of Councilmember Toole, Council
agreed to consider on final reading an ordinance to change the corporate limits of the City
of North Augusta by annexing a portion of:0.32 acres of property located by 647 Crestlyn
• Drive and owned by Frances S. Washington. There were no comments from citizens or
Council. The ordinance was approved on final reading with the 7-0 unanimous vote.
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• A copy of the proposed ordinance is below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA BY ANNEXING A PORTION OF:L 0.32 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 647 CRESTLYN DRIVE
AND OWNED BY FRANCES S. WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta,by adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-36 dated August 17, 2020, accepted a Petition for Annexation and wish to
annex the below described properties; and
WHEREAS,the zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for
annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the
• properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, Frances S. Washington, the current owner of record of the property,
has submitted a Petition for annexation, dated July 16"d, 2020, requesting the City annex the
described property;
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:
1. A portion of the following described property shall be annexed into the City of
North Augusta:
Block 4, Lot 10 Summerfield Subdivision
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 013-09-02-003
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A"titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta"dated June
26, 2020, and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
The property to be annexed shall be zoned R-10, Medium Lot, and Single-Family
Residential as shown on a map identified as"Exhibit B "titled"Zoning of Property
• Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta." Said map is dated July 21,
2020 and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
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• II. All 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 second
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF 2020.
ITEM 7. ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2020-21 —To Change the Corporate Limits
of the City of North Augusta by Annexing a Portion of±0.34 Acres of Property Located at
701 Mae Street and Owned by David P. and Connie B. Connar; Ordinance-Final Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed
to consider on final reading an ordinance to change the corporate limits of the City of North
Augusta by annexing a portion of 10.34 acres of property located by 701 Mae Street and owned
by David P. and Connie B. Connar. There were no comments from citizens or Council. The
ordinance was approved on final reading with a 7-0 unanimous vote.
• A copy of the proposed ordinance is below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-21
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA BY ANNEXING A PORTION OF f 0.34 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 MAE ST
AND OWNED BY DAVID P. AND CONNIE B. CONNAR
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1)and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete'; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta,by adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-37 dated August 17,2020, accepted a Petition for Annexation and wish to
annex the below described properties; and
WHEREAS,the zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for
annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the
• properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan;
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• WHEREAS, David P. Connar and Connie B. Connar,the current owners of record
of the property, has submitted a Petition for annexation, dated July 2"d, 2020, requesting the City
annex the described property;
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:
IV. The following described property shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
Block 13, Lot 44, Plat 4, Summerfield Subdivision
Tax Map &Parcel No.: 013-05-09-028
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A"titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta" dated June
26, 2020, and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
The property to be annexed shall be zoned R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family
Residential as shown on a map identified as "Exhibit B"titled"Zoning of Property
Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta." Said map is dated June 26,
2020 and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
• V. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are,to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
VI. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF 2020.
ITEM 8 ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2020-22—To Change the Corporate Limits
of the City of North Augusta by Annexing a Portion of±0.25 Acres of Property Located at
709 Mae Street and Owned by Betty Jane Daniel; Ordinance-Final Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Toole, second of Councilmember Presnell, Council agreed to
consider on final reading an ordinance to change the corporate limits of the City of North Augusta
by annexing a portion of±0.25 acres of property located by 709 Mae Street and owned by Betty
Jane Daniel. There were no comments from citizens or Council. The ordinance was approved on
final reading with a 7-0 unanimous vote.
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A copy of the proposed ordinance is below:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-22
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA BY ANNEXING A PORTION OF t 0.25 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 709 MAE ST
AND OWNED BY BETTY JANE DANIEL
WHEREAS,Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and(2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete'; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta,by adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-38 dated August 17, 2020, accepted a Petition for Annexation and wish
to annex the below described properties; and
WHEREAS,the zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for
• annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the
properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS,the Betty Jane Daniel,the current owner of record of the property,has
submitted a Petition for annexation, dated July 2"d, 2020, requesting the City annex the described
property;
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:
VII. The following described property shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
Block 13, Lot 48, of Plat 4, Summerfields Subdivision
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 013-05-09-006
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as"Exhibit A"titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta" dated June
26, 2020, and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
The property to be annexed shall be zoned R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family
• Residential as shown on a map identified as "Exhibit B" titled"Zoning of Property
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Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta." Said map is dated June 26,
• 2020 and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
VIII. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are,to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IX. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third and
final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF 2020.
ITEM 9. LAND: Resolution No. 2020-39 - To Establish a Municipal Forfeited Land
Commission as Authorized by Section 12-59-130 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976,
As Amended
On the motion of Mayor Pettit, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed to consider
a resolution to establish a Municipal Forfeited Land Commission as authorized by Section 12-59-
130 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976,as amended. Kelly Zier,City Attorney,explained
the intent and content of the resolution. He added there is a State Statute that allows cities to set-
up a Municipal Forfeited Land Commission. A Forfeited Land Commission is already established
at Aiken County. There were no comments. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote
of 7-0.
A copy of the proposed resolution is below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-39
TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION AS
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 12-59-130 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
1976, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Section 12-59-130 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended
(the "Municipal FLC Statute") provides for the establishment of a forfeited land commission by
municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipal FLC Statute provides that"[w]hen any municipal corporation
desires to set up and put in operation a commission for the purpose of buying lands sold under tax
executions for taxes or assessments due such corporation, its [governing body] may designate one
or more, not exceeding three, of the officers of such municipal corporation, by resolution duly
passed and entered upon the minutes of any regular meeting of such body, as the forfeited land
commission of the municipality"; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council (the `City Council') of the City of North Augusta (the
• "City"),the governing body of the City, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
establish a municipal forfeited land commission (the "North Augusta Forfeited Land
Commission").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City in
meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof as follows:
1. That the City Council hereby establishes the North Augusta Forfeited Land
Commission pursuant to the Municipal FLC Statute.
2. That the City Administrator and the City Treasurer, both officers of the City,
and their respective successors in office,are hereby appointed, in an ex officio
capacity,to constitute the North Augusta Forfeited Land Commission.
3. Said North Augusta Forfeited Land Commission shall possess all responsibility
and authority as provided by the Municipal FLC Statute.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 215L DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2020.
• ITEM 10. ANNEXATION: Property Located at 1449 Hammond Pond Road
A. Resolution No. 2020-40—To Accept a Petition for Annexation of±1.00 Acres of Property
Located at 1449B Hammond Pond Road and Owned by Randall C. Simmons and Nicole
Kerlin Simmons
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to accept a petition for the annexation off 1.00 acres of property located
at 1449B Hammond Pond Road and owned by Randall C. Simmons and Nicole Kerlin Simmons.
Libby Hodges, Director of Planning and Development, answered questions from Council. There
were no citizen comments. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote.
A copy of the proposed resolution is below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-40
TO ACCEPT A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
OF:L 1.00 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1449B HAMMOND POND ROAD AND OWNED BY
RANDALL C. SIMMONS AND NICOLE KERLIN SIMMONS
WHEREAS,Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section,any area
• or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
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requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
• the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of North Augusta determines it to be
in the best interest of the City to accept a petition for annexation attached hereto dated May 20,
2020.
WHEREAS, the property sought to be annexed is described as follows:
The property granted to Randall C. Simmons, recorded in book 4775,page 2396-
2398, May 2, 2019,being the same property conveyed to Deed from Clinton M. Peters
and Lauren L. Peters to Lori J. Rogen dated March 5, 2015 and recorded in Book 4543,
page 712.
Tax Parcel No. 006-05-05-003
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A" titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta" dated October 21,
2020, and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that the Petition to
• annex the property described herein is hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
12020.
B. Ordinance No. 2020-23 —To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta
by Annexing ±1.00Acres of Property Located at 1449B Hammond Pond Road and Owned
by Randall C. Simmons and Nicole Kerlin Simmons; Ordinance-First Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember Presnell, Council agreed
to consider on fust reading an ordinance to change the corporate limits of the City of North
Augusta by annexing±1.00 acres property located at 1449A Hammond Pond Road and owned by
Randall C. Simmons and Nicole Kerlin Simmons. There were no comments. The first reading of
the ordinance was approved with a 7-0 vote.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is below:
ODRDINANCE NO. 2020-23
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ANNEXING d: 1.00 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1449B HAMMOND POND ROAD
AND OWNED BY RANDALL C. SIMMONS AND NICOLE KERLIN SIMMONS
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• WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and(2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta,by adoption
of Resolution No.202040 dated September 21,2020,accepted a Petition for Annexation and wish
to annex the below described properties; and
WHEREAS,the zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for
annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the
properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan;
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:
X. The following described property shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
• 'The property granted to Randall C. Simmons, recorded in book 4775, page 2396-
2398, May 2, 2019, being the same property conveyed to Deed from Clinton M.
Peters and Lauren L. Peters to Lori J. Rogen dated March 5, 2015 and recorded in
Book 4543, page 712.
Tax Parcel No. 006-05-05-003
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A" titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta" dated
October 21, 2019, and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
The property to be annexed shall be zoned R-14, Large Lot Single-Family
Residential as shown on a map identified as "Exhibit B"titled"Zoning of Property
Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta." Said map is dated October
21, 2019 and prepared by the City of North Augusta.
XI. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are,to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
XII. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
• OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF 12020.
ITEM 11. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2020-41 —
Authorizine the City of North Augusta to Approve a Change Order to a Professional
Engineering Services Contract with AECOM Technical Engineering Services, Inc., to
Perform Design Services for the West Martintown Road Corridor Study
On the motion of Councilmember Dickert, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to authorize the City of North Augusta to approve a change order to a
professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to perform
design services for the West Martintown Road Corridor Study.
Councilmember Dickert made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brooks, to amend the
resolution by inserting the phase "inclusive of the change order." With an affirmative vote of 7-
0, Council agreed to amend to resolution. The seventh paragraph was amended to read:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to
execute such documents as necessary to enter into said contracts inclusive of the change order for
an amount not to exceed $50,000."
• There were no other comments. Council adopted the amended resolution with a unanimous vote
of 7-0.
A copy of the proposed resolution is below:
RESOLUTION NO. 202041
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES. INC.. TO PERFORM DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE WEST MARTINTOWN ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY
WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta contracted to retain the services of AECOM
to provide services related to the evaluation and design of potential transportation infrastructure
needs along W. Martintown Road; and
WHEREAS, a contract was executed for Professional Engineering Services per
Resolution 2020-06; and
WHEREAS, based upon the need to incorporate information provided after the
initial study findings were created; and
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• WHEREAS, based upon the approval of an increased budget amount from the
ARTS MPO to cover the additional study fees proposed on September 3,2020; and
WHEREAS, AECOM has presented a change order dated July 27, 2020, labelled
"Exhibit C,Change Order Form;"and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof
that the City is authorized to execute a change order to the contract for professional engineering
services contract with AECOM to provide additional transportation study services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute
such documents as necessary to enter into said contracts inclusive of the change order for an
amount not to exceed $50,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 80% of contract cost will be reimbursed by
ARTS MPO Planning Funds, with a 20% match for funding for the transportation study services
shall be from the Planning & Development Professional Services budget line item.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _DAY OF
, 2020.
• ITEM 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No.2020-42—Accepting
a Deed of Dedication for the Water Distribution System, Fire Suppression, Sanitary Sewer,
and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, alone with a Maintenance Guarantee and
Cash Guarantee for Infrastructure Improvements and Landscaping for Chalet North Phase
III
On the motion of Mayor Pettit, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agree to consider a
resolution to accept a Deed of Dedication for the water distribution system, fire suppression,
sanitary sewer, and associated easements and rights of way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee
and Cash Guarantee for infrastructure improvements and landscaping for Chalet North Phase M.
There were no comment. Council adopted the resolution with a unanimous vote of 7-0.
A copy of the proposed resolution is below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-42
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
FIRE SUPPRESSION SANITARY SEWER,AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS AND
RIGHTS OF WAY ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND CASH
GUARANTEE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING FOR
CHALET NORTH PHASE III
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• WHEREAS,BLT Homes,LLC. developed Chalet North, Phase 3, according to the
requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission and the City, and owns the streets,
utilities and easements; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final major site plan
for Chalet North, Phase 3 on May 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Planning Department approved the final subdivision plat for Chalet North, Phase 3 on June 13,
2019 and Phase 3B on March 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final major site
plan, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering Department, accept a deed of
dedication for the infrastructure improvements,etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance
when said deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany
the deed; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject
improvements and these improvements meet City standards.
• NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
do hereby accept a deed of dedication for:
All of Grantor's right, title and interest in the sanitary sewer lines,water lines, fire
suppression systems, hydrants and manholes as shown on the an AS-BUILT PLAT for
BLT Homes by Southern Partners, dated January 3, 2019 recorded herewith in the Aiken
County RMC Office in Plat Book 61 at page 395 together with the necessary right of
access to use said easements. For more specific description,reference should be made to
the aforesaid plat which is made a part and parcel hereof.
This being a portion of the property conveyed to Granter by deed of Roger Lemmons
recorded in Deed Book 4342 at page 1009.
Tax Parcel# 012-09-02-080
All infrastructure improvements proposed to be deeded to, dedicated to,transferred or
otherwise assigned to the City of North Augusta by the developer. Such improvements
shall include, where applicable,the following but not be limited to such specified
improvements:
A. Water distribution system; and
B. Sanitary sewerage collection system, including lift stations.
• C. Landscaping
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and Cash deposit in
• the amount of$6,649.00 are hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
2020.
ITEM 13, PERMITS: Resolution No. 2020-43 — To Authorize the Issuing of a Permit
to Maribeth Weikle and David Weikle for a March to Show Support of Law Enforcement
on Georgia Avenue to Calhoun Park on October 24, 2020
On the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to authorize the issuing of a permit to Maribeth Weikle and David Weikle
for a march to show support of Law Enforcement on Georgia Avenue to Calhoun Park on October
24, 2020. Councilmember Presnell questioned the need for Council to approve such requests for
permits. Kelly Zier, City Attorney, explained the City of North Augusta Code of Ordinances
currently requires this procedure. There were no other comments. Council voted unanimously to
adopt the resolution.
A copy of the proposed resolution is below:
RESOLUTION NO. 202043
• TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PERMIT TO
MARIBETH WEIKLE AN DAVID WEIKLE FOR A MARCH TO SHOW SUPPORT OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT ON GEORGIA AVENUE TO CALHOUN PARK
ON OCTOBER 24, 2020
WHEREAS,Maribeth Weikle and David Weikle applied for a Demonstrations and
Parades Permit to have a march to show support of law enforcement—`Back the Blue"; and
WHEREAS,the event will begin at the Municipal Center parking lot at 100 Georgia
Avenue then proceed to Calhoun Park, 100 W. Forest Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the event will begin at 11:00 AM; and
WHEREAS,the group desires to walk on Georgia Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request and find that
the permit applied for is based upon a Constitutionally protected First Amendment Right, and at
the time requested is not unreasonably detrimental to the health, safety,welfare or convenience of
the residents of the City or other parties; and
WHEREAS, such request has been timely made and complies with the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
• City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that the request for a permit is approved as follows:
1. Time: Approx. 11:00 AM
2. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
3. Location: Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue to Calhoun Park, 100 West
Forest Avenue
4. Special Conditions: Public Safety must be involved to safely block/detour traffic.
5. Bond not required
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2020.
ITEM 14. ADNUMSTRATIVE REPORTS:
There were no Administrative Reports.
ITEM 15. CITIZENS COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
• A. Citizen Comments:
There were no Citizen Comments
B. Council Comments:
• Councilmember McGhee commented the first amphitheater event was successful this
weekend.
• Mayor Pettit announced a Drug Overdose Public Education event will be sponsored by
COMONA Wednesday-Friday from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 54] DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
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Sharon Lamar
Robert A. Pettit City Clerk
Mayor
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