060324 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
JUNE 3, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: May 31, 2024
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of June 4, 2024
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. National Garden Week, June 2 – 8, 2024
b. Scoliosis Early Detection Awareness Month June, 2024
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a and 5b for a copy of the proclamations
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-09 Amending Article 5, Use and Use
Conditions, of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina Code of Ordinances – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Amending Article 5, Use and
Use Conditions, of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina Code of Ordinances.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 7. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-10 To Change the Corporate Limits of
the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and
Annexing ± 3.65 Acres of Property Located on Lamback Way and Owned By IV-CO LLC – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Change the Corporate Limits
of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and
Annexing ± 3.65 Acres of Property Located on Lamback Way and Owned By IV-CO LLC.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-11 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 3.65 Acres of Land Owned by IV-CO, Aiken County Tax
Parcel No. 012-11-14-001 from P, Public Use to R-14 Single Family Large Lot – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Amend the Zoning Map of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 3.65 Acres of Land Owned by IV-CO, Aiken County
Tax Parcel No. 012-11-14-001 from P, Public Use to R-14 Single Family Large Lot.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. PARKS & RECREATION: Ordinance No. 2024-12 Authorizing a Restructuring of Personnel for
the Department of Parks & Recreation – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing a Restructuring of
Personnel for the Department of Parks & Recreation.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 10. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2024-13 Authorizing a Restructuring of Personnel for the
Departments of Public Services and Public Works – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing a Restructuring of
Personnel for the Departments of Public Services and Public Works.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of the earth
through the planting of seeds, the care of all plants and the riches of their efforts; and
WHEREAS, Gardeners work to preserve our country’s traditional spirit of independence
and initiative through innovation and hard work; and
WHEREAS, Gardeners advocate the importance of all creatures sharing our world and
their roles in a balanced and productive ecology; and
WHEREAS, Gardening serves as a challenging and productive activity for all citizens,
those just learning as well as those having years of experience; and
WHEREAS, Gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce
stress from other areas of our life, and teaches that rewards come from diligent efforts; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Council of Garden Clubs enriches our city by maintaining
Billie’s Butterfly Garden, providing a scholarship for a North Augusta High School senior, and
sponsoring campers for Camp Wildwood.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim the week of June 2-8, 2024 as
National Garden Week
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 3rd day of June 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, scoliosis, the abnormal curvature of the spine, is a condition which affect an
estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, primary onset of scoliosis is between ages 10 to 15 with females being five times
more likely to require treatment, and scoliosis can cause pain, reduced respiratory function, and
limited mobility in otherwise-healthy children,, and approximately 1 in 6 children diagnosed with
this disease will eventually require active medical treatment and;
WHEREAS, screening programs allow for early detection and for treatment opportunities which
may alleviate the worst effects of the condition which has no known cause or cure; and
WHEREAS, raising public awareness of scoliosis is vital, helping children, parents, and health
care providers understand, diagnose, and treat this disease and reduce the pain and suffering of
those it affects.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby claim June, 2024 as
SCOLIOSIS EARLY DETECTION
AWARENESS MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 3rd day of June, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09
AMENDING ARTICLE 5, USE AND USE CONDITIONS, OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH
CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is
consistent with the City’s North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18.11.2 Text Amendments in Article 18, Text
Amendment, 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 May 15, 2024
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Planning Department to amend Article
5, Table 5.1 entitled “Use Matrix” of the North Augusta Development Code to change residential
the uses permitted in the Downtown Mixed Use 1 (DTMU1) and Downtown Mixed Use 2
(DTMU2) zoning district. The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council for
consideration.
WHEREAS, 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.
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, Article 5 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. Table 5.1 will be amended to prohibit duplexes, multi-family, quadruplexes, single-
family detached, single-room occupancies, and triplexes in the Downtown Mixed
Use 1 (DTMU1) district.
B. Table 5.1 will be further amended to permit duplexes, quadruplexes, single-
family attached, and triplexes as a conditional use and single family detached as a
permitted use in the Downtown Mixed Use 2 (DTMU2) district.
C. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers, titles or
item numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
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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 second
reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
JUNE, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 3.65 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON LAMBACK WAY AND OWNED BY
IV-CO LLC
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, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the
Land Use Element.
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 3.65 acres
to be zoned R-14, Single Family Large Lot.
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 Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Aiken containing + 3.65 acres and appearing on that plat prepared and
recorded in the Office of the Register Mesne Conveyance Aiken County in
Record Book 64 at page 429, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 012-11-14-001
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” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
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II. The zoning classification shall be +3.65 acres as R-14, Single Family Large Lot
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. 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
JUNE, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
ANX24-001 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May15, 2024
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SECTION 1:ANNEXATION REQUEST SUMMARY
Address/Location Lamback Way
Parcel Numbers 012-11-14-001
Total Development Size ± 3.65acres
ZoningRequested R-14, LargeLot, Single-Family Residential
Future Land Use Public
SECTION 2:PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
IV-CO, LLC, the property owner, hasrequested to annex parcel012-11-14-001, approximately
3.65acres, located at Lamback Wayin AikenCounty. The request is forthe parcelto be zoned R-
14, LargeLot, Single-Family Residential at the time of annexation.
NADCAdditional Reviews
4.7Annexation – All territory which may hereafter be granted or annexed to the City of North
Augusta shall be classified automatically in the R-14 District, except that at the time the
application for annexation is filed the applicant my request a zoning classification that is similar
to surrounding zoning and in accord with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Proposed annexations
where the requested zoning is inconsistent with the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive
Plan or differs from zoning on adjacent properties shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission
in accordance with Article 18, Administration and Enforcement. The Planning Commission shall
recommend to the City Council the appropriate zoning for the property to be annexed,
modification to the Land Use Element ofthe Comprehensive Plan, or both.
The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation regarding the zoning
classification of this property prior to annexation. The subject parcel Future Land Useis Public.
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Project Staff Report
ANX24-001 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
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SECTION 3: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future
Land Use
Zoning
Subject
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Vacant Public P, Public Use
North Vacant Public P, Public Use
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EastVacant Residential Single
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West Vacant Public P, PublicUse
SECTION 4: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The parcel proposed for annexation currently is heavily wooded with road frontage from
Lamback Way. The parcel has an unpaved driveway running through the middle of the property
to have road frontage to the residential property that is situated behind the subject parcel. The
applicant has requested the R-14, Large Lot, Single-Family Residential zoning district at the time
of annexation. The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation regarding
the compatibility of the zoning classification of this property prior to annexation because the
subject parcel’s future land use is Public.
The R-14, Large Lot, Single-Family Residential zoning district is described as the following:
4.12.1 R-14, LargeLot Single-Family Residential District – The purpose of this district is to
recognize and promote the character of particular areas in North Augusta where single-family
residential development is the predominant living environment. Changing patterns of work and
home environments also create incentives to view the single-family dwelling as a place of work
and residential living activities. for a variety of single-family housing types on small lots to meet
market demands for smaller lot developments. It is also the intent of this district tobalance
higher densities with common open space.
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Project Staff Report
ANX24-001 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
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The following uses are allowed in an R-14zoning districtper NADC 5.1 Use Matrix:
Primary Uses:
Accessory Dwelling
Bus Shelter
Storage of Construction Equipment, Outdoor, Incidental to Construction Activities
Single-Family Detached Dwelling
Tourist Home
Place of Assembly, Small
Swimming Pool
Cemetery
Primary or Secondary School
Essential Public Services
Accessory Uses
Studio for Creative or Expressive Art
Parking, Structured
Parking, Surface
Home Occupations
Conditional Uses
Child/Adult Care Home
Farmers and Produce Markets
Food Trucks
Home Occupation
Real Estate Sales and Construction Offices and Equipment Sheds
Marina
Telecommunications, Small Cell
Special Exception Uses:
Home Occupation
Bed and Breakfast
Private Non-profit Clubs and Organizations
Energy Generation, Small Scale
Telecommunication Tower and Antennae
Agriculture, Excluding Livestock
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Project Staff Report
ANX24-001 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
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Section 6.2 of the Comprehensive Plan promotes providing a more varied housing stock to attract
and retain a more diverse population, especially in downtown and near employment centers.
Section 6.2.2 of the Comprehensive Plan encourages revising the zoning ordinance and map to
incentivize a variety of housing types at higher densities. This is further supported by Section
4.2.4 to support the priorities and principles of the Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda Counties
Economic Development Partnership by providing housing in an area that is expanding with new
industries.
Based on these descriptions and similarly zoned properties within the city limits, staff believes
allowing R-14, Small Lot, Single Family Residential zoning is appropriate for the property.
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A Map
Exhibit B Map
Application Documents
cc IV-CO, LLC, via email
Bert Ellis-Olde South Properties, via email
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 3.65 ACRES OF LAND
OWNED BY IV-CO, AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL NO. 012-11-14-001 FROM P, PUBLIC
USE TO R-14 SINGLE FAMILY LARGE LOT
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is
consistent with the City’s North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, IV-CO, LLC has requested the property be
rezoned from P, Public Use to R-14 Single Family Large; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a May 15, 2024
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by IV-CO, LLC to amend the Official Zoning
Map of North Augusta from P, Public Use to R-14 Single Family Large for an approximately +3.65
acres consisting of tax parcel 012-11-14-001 and has issued their recommendation. The staff
reports and the recommendation of the Planning Commission have been provided to City Council.
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. A parcel consisting of +3.65 acres owned by IV_CO, LLC, is hereby rezoned from P,
Public Use to R-14, Single Family Large Lot. Said property is Aiken County tax map
parcel 012-11-14-001 and specifically identified as Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
II The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect
this rezoning.
III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. 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
JUNE, 2024.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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TO BE REZONED TO R-14 LARGE LOT,
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EXHIBIT A
Outside City Limits
A portion of TPN 012-11-14-001
to be rezoned to
R-14, Large Lot,
Single-Family Residential
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Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
RZM24-003 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
SECTION 1: PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Applicant IV-CO, LLC
Address/Location Along Lamback Way
Parcel Number 012-11-14-001
Existing Zoning P,Public Use
Overlay NA
Traffic Impact Tier2
Proposed Use Single family detached houses
Proposed Zoning R-14, LargeLot, Single-Family Residential
Future Land Use Public
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Section 18.11of the North Augusta Development Code (NADC) provides uniform procedures for
processing changes to the Official Zoning Map.
The Planning Commission must use the criteria established in NADC Section 18.11.5 to evaluate
each application. These criteria arefurther analyzed in Section 6 of this report, but are as
follows per NADC Section 18.11.5.1-10:
1.The size of the tract(s) in question.
2.Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive Plan,
other adopted plans, and the goals,objectives, and policies of this Chapter. Specifically, the
Planning Commission shall consider the goals stated in §1.3.
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3.The relationship of the uses envisioned under the proposed zoning and the uses currently
present in adjacent tracts.Specifically,the Planning Commission shall consider the
following questions:
a. Is the proposed rezoning compatible with the surrounding area?
b.Willtherebe any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of street
network influenced by the proposed rezoning?
c. Will there be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility services in the
area?
d. Will the proposed rezoning cause parking problems?
e. Will the proposed rezoning generate environmental impacts such as excessive storm
water runoff; water, air, or noise pollution; excessive nighttime lighting; or other
nuisances?
4.Any recent change of character in the area due to installation of public facilities, other zone
changes, new growth trends, deterioration and development.
5.The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties.
6.If the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted under the
existing zoning classification.
7.Ifthe rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially residential
neighborhood stability and character.
8.The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable.
9.Ifthere is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the surrounding
community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including, but not limited to,
affordable housing and economic development.
10. Ifthe existing zoning was in error at the time of adoption.
As referenced in item (2) above, NADC Section 1.3states the following:
1.3. Comprehensive Development Code
The Development Code as established in this Chapter has been made in accordance with a
comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, and the general welfare of the
community. It is intended to consolidate in one place and in logical order, without unnecessary
duplication, the city’s regulations pertaining to land use and development. It is designed to
make it possible for all of those concerned with land use and development to have access to all
relevant city legislation in one convenient Chapter that is capable of being published and
distributed as a separate and comprehensive segment of the Code of Ordinances, City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the City Code, as a whole. The specific
objectives of this Chapter are:
1.3.1 To protect the health, safety and general welfare; and
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1.3.2 To promote new development forms that complete neighborhoods that:
a.Are designed at a human scale by controlling massing and design that
respects the architectural vernacular ofNorth Augusta;
b.Foster communication among neighbors and connectivity to the larger
community by allowingcompact development patterns, interconnected
street systems, short blocks;
c. Include or reinforce central places, such as North Augusta’s traditional
downtown and neighborhood commercial centers, civic gathering places, and
open space;
d. Encourage walking and biking by the layout of blocks and streets;
e. Accommodate vehicular travel without allowing parking lots and streets to
dominate the built environment;
f. Provide a mix of housing types, including housing affordable to all
households and housing arrangements that foster neighborliness;
g. Provide a variety of spaces, including outdoor and passive outdoor uses,
which become part of the public realm;
h. Design streets as outdoor rooms, with attention to pedestrian and bicyclist
safety as well as to the safety of motorists;
i. Includes neighborhood design that responds to the natural, cultural and
historic context;
j. Protect and preserve places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural
importance and significance; and
k. Are the result of a planning process that is inclusive and involves
opportunities for negotiation between the designer and the City.
Planning Commission Action Requested:
The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial of this request according to
NADC § 18.11.4. The Planning Commission’s recommendation is then forwarded to the City
Council for their consideration per NADC § 18.11.4.1.
SECTION 3: PUBLIC NOTICE
Per NADC Article 18, a notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning
Commission public hearing was originally mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the
subject property on April23, 2024. The property was posted with the required public notice on
April 24, 2024. A public notice of the rezoning request and scheduled date of the Planning
Commission public hearing was published in The Augusta Chronicle and on the City’s website at
www.northaugustasc.gov on April 24, 2024.
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Project Staff Report
RZM24-003 Jackson’s Cove-Lamback Way
Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
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SECTION 4: SITE HISTORY
The subject parcelis currently vacant,which was originally a partof a 5.27-acreparcel located
between Powerhouse Road and the Palmetto Parkway Project.The propertyis intended to be
used for a future single-family detached minor subdivision. The applicant is requesting to
rezone ±3.65 acres, TPN 012-11-14-001, from P, Public Useto R-14, Large Lot, Single-Family
Residential to facilitate the minor subdivision.
SECTION 5: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Vacant Public P, Public Use
North Vacant Public P, Public Use
SouthSingle-Family
Residential
Residential Single-Family RC, Rural Conservation
(Aiken County)
East Vacant Residential Single-Family N/A
West Vacant Public P, Public Use
Access – The property currently has road frontage fromLamback Way.
Topography – The subject property slopes steeply and receives drainage that flows across
Lamback Way from the nearby City-owned property to the northwest (TPN 012-12-01-001).
Utilities – Waterand sanitary sewerareavailable along Ascauga Lake Road.
Floodplain – The property is not located in a federally designated floodway.
Drainage Basin – The parcel is located in the Willow Springs Basin.
SECTION 6: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
Staff provides the following information for context related to the Commission’s deliberation.
Descriptions and commentary added by staff will be italicized.
1. The size of the tract in question (§18.11.5).
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The total acreage of the requested rezoning is approximately 3.65 acres.
2.Whether the proposal conforms with and furthers the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan, other adopted plans, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the Development
Code, §1.2 (§18.11.5.2).
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map shows this parcel as Public. The
Comprehensive Plan Goal 4.3 prioritizes infill development. Existing infrastructure and
amenities are available. Strategy 6.2 generally supports provision of varying home types
to provide a more varied housing stock to attract and retain a more diverse population.
The property borders vacant and heavily vegetated land that is owned by the City of
North Augusta.
3. The relationship of the uses envisioned under the new zoning and the uses currently
present in adjacent tracts. In particular, the Planning Commission shall consider
whether as stated in NADC §18.11.5.3.
a. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area;
The surrounding area contains an approximately 45.36 acre heavily vegetated
parcel that borders the subject parcel to the northwest. To the south of the
property is a single-family residence that is not in the city limits of North Augusta,
with a vacant parcel to the east with a dilapidated structure. The property is
located in the vicinityof Powerhouse Road, Belvedere Clearwater Road, and
Interstate 520. There are residential neighborhoods in the general vicinity of the
subject property, with a middle school (Highland Springs Middle School) off of
Belvedere Clearwater Road.The proposed rezoning is compatible with nearby
development.
b. There will be any adverse effects on the capacity or safety of the portion of
street network influenced by the rezoning;
Any negative effects on traffic flow will be mitigated prior to construction.
c.There will be any adverse effects on existing or planned public utility services
in the area;
The minor subdivision will consist of four Single-family detached homes. Any
infrastructure improvements must be provided by the developer.Staff notes that
neither sewer or water are available for this parcel.If City water and sewer are
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desired, the developer would be responsible for adding the extensions. Staff does
not anticipate any issues with the provision of utilities.
d.Parking problems; or
Parking will be required to meet City standards at the time of site plan approval.
Any waivers or variances must be addressed by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as
applicable.
e. Environmental impacts that the new use will generate such as excessive storm
water runoff, water, air, or noise pollution, excessive nighttime lighting or
other nuisances.
Noise and lighting will be subject to the standards of the Development Code and
Municipal Code, as applicable.
4. Any recent change of character in the area due to installation of public facilities, other
zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration and development (§18.11.5.4).
The surrounding area has not seen any significant recent zoning changes; however, in
the vicinity of Belvedere Clearwater Road, and I-520 is the newly constructed Highland
Springs Middle School rezoned to P, Public Use, from PD, Planned Development.This
development will be similar in character to the surrounding area at the beginning of
Lamback Way.
5. The zoning districts and existing land uses of the surrounding properties (§18.11.5.5).
The proposed development is zoned P, Public Useand the surrounding properties are not
within the city limits, with the exception of the City-owned parcel that is also zoned, P,
Public Use.The surrounding propertiesthat lie outside the city limits contain single-
family residences or are vacant. The proposed residential use will provide additional
housing options in this part of the City. The proposed development is compatible with
surrounding area and existing developments.
6. Whether the subject property is suitable for the uses to which it has been restricted
under the existing zoning classification (§18.11.5.6).
The subject property is suitable for residential development.
7. Whether the rezoning is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood, especially
residential neighborhood stability and character (§18.11.5.7).
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There are currently afew single-family homeslocated along Lamback Waywithall of the
housing in the vicinity beingoutside of the City limits.The proposedsingle-family
detached homeswould be compatible withtheexisting single-family homes in the area.
One of theadjacent parcels isvacant, along with the City-owned heavily vegetated
property that is zoned P, Public Use.
8. The length of time the subject property has remained vacant as zoned, if applicable
(§18.11.5.8).
The current site is undeveloped and has been zoned P, Public Use since the adoption of
the Official Zoning Map with the 2008 North Augusta Development Code and the
adoption of the 2023 North Augusta Development Code.
9. Whether there is an adequate supply of land available in the subject area and the
surrounding community to accommodate the zoning and community needs including,
but not limited to, affordable housing and economic development (§18.11.5.9).
The change in zoning from P, Public Use to R-14 will diversify the available land for
market-driven uses. There are not any large, undeveloped parcels within the City Limits
in the surrounding area with R-14 zoning classification, so this will diversify the economic
development in the area.
10. Whether the existing zoning was in error at the time of adoption (§18.11.5.10).
The subject parcel is in an area where most the surrounding area lies outside of the City
limits. The adjacent parcel that lies within the City Limits has a similar zoning district
and does not appear to have been an error at the time of adoption.
SECTION 7: RECOMMENDATION
The Department has determined the application is complete. Staff recommends that TPN 012-
11-14-001 should be rezoned from P, Public Use to R-14.
The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial of this request according to
NADC § 17.4.
SECTION 8: ATTACHMENTS
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1.Aerial
2. Topography
3.Current Zoning
4.Proposed Zoning
5. Public Hearing Notice
6. Application Documents
cc IV-CO, LLC, via email
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City of
North Augusta, South Carolina
Planning Commission
Public Hearing Notice
The North Augusta Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:00
PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in the Council Chambers located on the 3rd floor of
the North Augusta Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, to receive public input on the
following applications:
RZM24-003 –A request by IV-CO, LLC to rezone approximately 3.65 acres located at
Lamback Way, TPN 012-11-14-001 from P, Public Use, to R-14, Large Lot,Single-
Family Residential.
RZT24-001-A request by the North Augusta Planning Department to update changes in
Table 5.1 Use Matrix for residential uses in the DTMU1 and DTMU2 districts.
Documents related to the application will be available for public inspection after May 8,
2024 in the office of the Department of Planning and Development on the 2nd floor of
the Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina and online
at www.northaugustasc.gov. All members of the public interested in expressing a view
on this case areencouraged to attend or provide written comments to
planning@northaugustasc.gov.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE:
Individuals needing special assistance or a sign interpreter to participate in the
meeting are asked to please notify the Department of Planning and Development at
803-441-4221 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12
AUTHORIZING A RESTRUCTURING OF PERSONNEL FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and the Ordinance of the City
of North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a Balanced
Budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024, which
was adopted on November 6, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a restructuring of personnel for the Department of
Parks & Recreation is necessary to expand upon the direction of the 2024 Parks & Recreation Master
Plan that states that the department is currently short 4 full-time employees and recommends the
addition of a Center Program Coordinator for the Riverview Park Activities Center as one of the new
positions.
WHEREAS, this restructuring is to be done within the authorized total appropriations for
personal services expenses of the Department of Parks & Recreation as adopted by City Council on
November 6, 2023.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed Parks & Recreation Department reorganization is to
put a greater emphasis on security and to provide more full-time professional resources at the
Riverview Park Activities Center.
WHEREAS, such reorganization will delete 2 part-time center coordinator positions in
exchange for 1 full-time employee, center program coordinator, for the Riverview Park Activities
Center.
WHEREAS, the reorganization will not create any negative impact on the 2024 Budget due
to the elimination of the 2 part-time positions and salary savings from vacancies in the department in
the 2024 Budget year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of
North Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a restructuring of personnel for the Department
of Parks & Recreation as follows:
Fund Current Position Current
Pay
Grade
Proposed Position Proposed
Grade
10-4330/RVP Activities Center PT Center Coordinator $14.60/hr. Delete
PT Center Coordinator $14.60/hr. Delete
New Request Center Program Coordinator 10
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Section 2. That in all other respects, except as hereby and heretofore restructured, the Budgeted
positions for the City of North Augusta for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024,
and ending December 31, 2024, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 JUNE, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-13
AUTHORIZING A RESTRUCTURING OF PERSONNEL FOR
THE DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and the Ordinance of the City
of North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a Balanced
Budget for the budget year beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024, which
was adopted on November 6, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a restructuring of personnel for the Departments of
Public Services and Public Works are necessary to improve efficiency and effectiveness of
operations.
WHEREAS, this restructuring is to be done within the authorized total appropriations for
personal services expenses of the below listed fund accounts as adopted by City Council on
November 6, 2023.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed Public Services and Public Works Departments
reorganization is to encourage employment and make the position more desirable for qualified
applicants.
WHEREAS, such reorganization will delete the part-time Permit Clerk position in Building
Standards and the part-time Customer Service II position in Utilities Finance fund in exchange for 1
full-time employee, Customer Service Clerk, for the Municipal Building.
WHEREAS, the reorganization will not create any negative impact on the 2024 Budget due
to the elimination of the 2 part-time positions and salary savings from the vacancy in the Utilities
Finance fund in the 2024 Budget year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of
North Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes a restructuring of personnel for the Departments
of Public Services and Public Works as follows:
Fund Current Position Current
Pay
Grade
Proposed Position Proposed
Grade
10-4050/Building Standards PT Permit Clerk 7 Delete
21-4250/Utilities Finance PT Customer Service
II
9 Delete
21-4250(50%)/10-4050(50%) New Request Customer Service Clerk 8
Section 2. That in all other respects, except as hereby and heretofore restructured, the Budgeted
positions for the City of North Augusta for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024,
and ending December 31, 2024, shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 JUNE, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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