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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Public Power Hour was streamed for public viewing online at: “City of North Augusta – Public
Information” on www.Facebook.com and “City of North Augusta Public Information” on
www.YouTube.com.
PUBLIC POWER HOUR
The September 16, 2024 Public Power Hour began at 5:30pm. Members present were Mayor Williams,
Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole.
Also, in attendance were Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
1. April Jordan, Director of Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, Inc. spoke on Domestic
Violence Awareness Month and the purple ribbons to be placed on the downtown poles in
October. (See Attachment PPH #1)
2. Lenny Birt, resident, talked about micro habitats with half to quarter acre lots are homes to
wildlife that residents encounter. He inquired to Council for the City to possibly enter into some
conservation easements on some of the properties that the City owns.
The Public Power Hour concluded at 5:48pm.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of September 16, 2024 having been
duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00pm and also streamed online for public
viewing at “City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com and on the “City of North
Augusta Public Information” on www.YouTube.com. 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 Williams rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell,
and Toole.
Also, in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant City Administrator;
Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Chief Junior Johnson, Director of Public Safety; Lynda Williamson, Director of
Finance; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 19, 2024, Special Called City Council Meeting of
September 9, 2024, and Study Session of September 9, 2024, were approved as submitted by general
consent.
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Constitution Week – September 17-23, 2024
Mayor Williams read the Constitution Week – September 17-23, 2024 proclamation and presented the
proclamation to Pam Schmidt. (See Attachment #5a)
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6. PARKS & RECREATION: Ordinance No. 2024-18 Establishing Rules for the Provision of the
Boat Dock within the City Limits at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater – Second Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that the recommendation is to move forward as is and if need to update the
rules at a later date, it can be brought back to change.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Ordinance
No. 2024-18 Establishing Rules for the Provision of the Boat Dock within the City Limits at the Sharon Jones
Amphitheater – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #6)
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ITEM 7. FINANCE: Ordinance 2024-19 Amending Chapter 14, Municipal Utilities, Article I, in General,
Sections 14-1 (a) and 14-1 (b); Sections 14-3 (b) And 14-3 (c); of the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated Item #’s 3-5 are linked. He stated that the City has covered the rate increase
that came from Aiken County specific to the water/wastewater charges starting July 1, 2024 and that the
rate increases to the residents would start October 1, 2024. He clarified that for FY2025 budget there
would be no additional rate increases to the residents for 15 months.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Ordinance
2024-19 Amending Chapter 14, Municipal Utilities, Article I, in General, Sections 14-1 (a) and 14-1 (b);
Sections 14-3 (b) And 14-3 (c); of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second
Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #7)
ITEM 8. FINANCE: Ordinance 2024-20 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-25,
Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina
– Second Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve Ordinance 2024-
20 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-25, Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally,"
of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved.
(See Attachment #8)
ITEM 9. FINANCE: Ordinance 2024-21 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising Section
14-68, Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember McCauley, to approve
Ordinance 2024-21 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising Section 14-68, Titled "Schedule
of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina –
Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #9)
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-22 To Change the Corporate Limits of the
City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and
Annexing ±36.053 Acres of Property Located at 381 Laurel Lake Drive and Owned by Barinowski
Investment Company LLC – First Reading
Public Comment:
Cam Session, Civil Engineer of Hoyt+Berenyi, stated he is here for any questions on the parcels for
annexation.
Administrator Clifford stated that item #’s 10 and 11 are linked properties and are contiguous and that
the Planning Commission recommends approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Ordinance No.
2024-22 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting
Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±36.053 Acres of Property Located at 381 Laurel Lake Drive
and Owned by Barinowski Investment Company LLC – First Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See
Attachment #10)
ITEM 11. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-23 To Change the Corporate Limits of the
City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and
Annexing ±2.44 Acres of Property Located at 210 Twin Hills Road and Owned by Wesley E. Doolittle –
First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve Ordinance
No. 2024-23 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition
Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±2.44 Acres of Property Located at 210 Twin
Hills Road and Owned by Wesley E. Doolittle – First Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment
#11)
ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-40 Authorizing a Permit for Construction Work
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that Fansler Construction that is the general contractor for the four
undeveloped parcels (C, K, G, & H) that are in question at Riverside Village, looking to do concrete pours
in the early morning and need to have general work hours changed.
It was moved by Councilmember Presnell, seconded by Councilmember McGhee, to approve Resolution
No. 2024-40 Authorizing a Permit for Construction Work. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #12)
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ITEM 13. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-41 to Authorize the Issuing of a Parade Permit to
North Augusta Lions Club to Conduct the 2024 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2024
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated this is an annual routine action for the North Augusta Lions Club Christmas
Parade permit.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Resolution No.
2024-41 to Authorize the Issuing of a Parade Permit to North Augusta Lions Club to Conduct the 2024
Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #13)
ITEM 14. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-42 Appointing Members to the North Augusta
Beautification Foundation Board of Directors
Public Comment:
Sheryl Wendzik, Boardmember, highlighted on the hanging basket project for downtown in conjunction
with NA Forward and highlighted on the Jessamine Music Festival on November 16 at the Sharon Jones
Amphitheater. For more information visit their website at: https://www.beautificationfoundation.org/
Mayor Williams stated that the Beautification Foundation Board of Directors is expanding from seven to
nine board members.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Resolution
No. 2024-42 Appointing Members to the North Augusta Beautification Foundation Board of Directors.
Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #14)
ITEM 15. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-43 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the
Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Walnut
Grove, Section 13
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that this is a standard deed of dedication and that the property is near the
Exit 5 area in Edgefield County.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Resolution No.
2024-43 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire
Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee
and Letter of Credit, for Walnut Grove, Section 13. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #15)
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ITEM 16. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-44 Committing the City of North Augusta
to Providing a Local Match for a Municipal Association of South Carolina Hometown Economic
Development Grant
No public comment.
Assistant Administrator McCauley stated that this a grant that the City applies for annually and this year
it is for wayfinding signs for downtown.
It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve
Resolution No. 2024-44 Committing the City of North Augusta to Providing a Local Match for a Municipal
Association of South Carolina Hometown Economic Development Grant. Unanimously Approved. (See
Attachment #16)
ITEM 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
No reports.
ITEM 18. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:
No comment.
B. Council Comments:
Councilmember Carpenter highlighted on the following:
• The 29th Annual SC Humanities Festival that took place in North Augusta on Thursday, September
12 – Saturday, September 14, 2024
• Twilight Tee Time, September 20 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater
Mayor Williams highlighted on the following:
• Third Thursday, September 19, Downtown
ITEM 19. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Administrator
At 6:33pm on the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second by Councilmember Buck, Council agreed to
enter into an executive session in compliance with Section 30-4-70 (a)(2) the City Administrator requests
an executive session for the purpose of:
(2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale
or purchase of property, the receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending,
threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege,
settlement of legal claims, or the position of the public agency in other adversary situations
involving the assertion against the agency of a claim.
Discussion is specifically related to possible contracting with consultant to assist in site selection
for City Project.
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ATTACHMENT PPH #1
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, including South Carolinians, Pierce Butler, Charles
Pinckney, John Rutledge, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, risked their fortunes, and some even
their lives, to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and
establish a Constitution for the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2024, marks the two hundred and thirty-seventh anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity
for all Americans to learn about and recall the achievements of our Founders, and to reflect on
the rights and privileges of citizenship as well as its attendant responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to the American people by the Constitution should be
celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17
through 23, 2024, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America
in accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim September 17 - 23, 2024, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week
on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of
American citizenship.
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 16th day of September, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-18
ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE PROVISION OF THE DAY DOCK WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS AT THE SHARON JONES AMPHITHEATER
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta seeks to ensure the safety, enjoyment, and proper
use of the day dock located within its city limits at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of clear rules for the use of the day dock will promote the
responsible use of this community resource; and
WHEREAS, violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction, the violator shall be subject to penalties as provided by law, including but
not limited to fines and towing expenses; and
WHEREAS, if any section, clause, sentence, or provision of this Ordinance is declared
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance
shall not be affected thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN A MEETING DULY
ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. The rules identified as Exhibit A attached hereto are hereby established for the
provision and use of the day dock within the city limits at the Sharon Jones
Amphitheater.
II. Violation of such rules would subject violators to penalties as established under
Section 1-8 of the City of North Augusta Municipal Code.
III. Violators who have watercraft towed would be responsible for all costs and
expenses related to towing and applicable storage.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 2
EXHIBIT - A
City of North Augusta Day Dock Rules
• Operating Hours: 6 a.m. to 12 midnight.
• Parking Limit: Maximum of 6-hour watercraft parking.
Overnight watercraft parking is prohibited. Watercraft in
violation will be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Supervision: Children under 16 years of age must be under
adult supervision at all times.
• Prohibited Activities:
o No alcohol consumption
o No fireworks
o No fishing
o No littering
o No loud music
o No motor or watercraft maintenance
o No open flames or cooking
o No running
o No smoking or vaping
o No swimming or diving
• Special Events: The City Administrator or his/her designee may
waive these restrictions during special events or as necessary.
• Notice: The individual and/or the registered owner of any
violating vessel will be held responsible for the violation of these
rules.
• PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK: The City of North Augusta is not
responsible for any damage to watercraft or items lost or stolen
from watercraft.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-19
AMENDING CHAPTER 14, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES,
ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTIONS 14-1 (a) and 14-1 (b); SECTIONS 14-3 (b) and 14-3 (c);
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Article I, Section 14-1, titled "Application for service; payment of tapping fee and deposit" is
hereby amended and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 14-1. Application for service; payment of tapping fee and deposit.
(a) Any person desiring water, sewer, sanitation services, stormwater management, or outside fire
service shall file with the city a written application specifying the particular property for which
service is desired. Additionally, any person requiring such service(s) must present a valid driver's
license or picture identification and Social Security card as well as proof of ownership or a valid
lease agreement (if renter) for address verification. In the event that no written lease agreement
exists, the applicant must provide written authorization from the land owner authorizing the city to
provide the services, in the applicant's name, at the specified location. A water service activation
fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be charged to any residential or business customers establishing
new water service or an active water service account transferring service to another location. Tap
fee, if required, shall be paid at such time as the application for said tap is made.
(b) Deposits for water, sewer, sanitation services, stormwater management, or outside fire service
shall be as follows:
Rental Owner
Occupied
Residential:
Single-family $80.00 $30.00
Multi-family (per unit) $55.00 N/A
Commercial:
¾ inch/1 inch-connection $100.00 $100.00
1½ inch-connection $150.00 $150.00
2 inch- or larger connection $250.00 $250.00
Deposits shall be applied to all past-due accounts. Owner-occupied accounts transferred from one service
location to another shall not require deposits.
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II. Article I, Section 14-3, titled "Frequency of meter readings and bills rendered; due date; late
charges; disconnect charges" is hereby amended and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 14-3. Frequency of meter readings and bills rendered; due date; late charges; disconnect
charges.
(b) All meters shall be read on a monthly basis, and bills for services shall be rendered within ten
(10) working days from the date when the reading was taken. All such bills shall be taken as
having been rendered when placed in the United States mail. Failure to receive such a bill in no
way relieves any customer from paying for utility services rendered. Such bills shall be due and
payable within twenty-five (25) days from the billing date, at which time, if the bill is unpaid, a
ten-dollar ($10.00) late charge shall be added to the utility bill.
(c) Failure to pay for any utility charges by the thirtieth day following the billing date may result
in termination of the customer's utility service. Termination of the customer's utility service may
result in applying so much of the customer's utility deposit as necessary to satisfy the past-due
bill. In such case, no utility service may be reconnected until the deposit has been brought back
up to the full amount of the current deposit. A service charge of thirty dollars ($30.00) during
normal working hours and sixty dollars ($60.00) after normal working hours for each
discontinuance shall be paid prior to service being restored. In cases where the meter has been
removed as a result of a meter tampering/theft of water, a meter reset fee of one-hundred and
twenty dollars ($120.00) shall be paid prior to service being restored.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading
for all bills rendered on or after October 1, 2024.
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.
First Reading:
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading:
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-20
ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE CHARGES BY REVISING
SECTION 14-25, TITLED "WATER RATE SCHEDULE–GENERALLY,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Section 14-25, titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Section 14-25. Water rate schedule–Generally.
The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for water
service is as follows: All meters are to be read and bills rendered in one-hundred
gallon increments:
(1) Minimum monthly water charges:
Inside/ Operation
Outside Debt and Total Minimum
Size (inches) City Service + Maintenance = Minimum Usage
5/8" x 3/4" In $ 3.90 + $ 9.98 = $ 13.88 3,000
Out 5.85 + 21.91 = 27.76 3,000
1" In 3.90 + 15.49 = 19.39 6,000
Out 5.85 + 32.83 = 38.68 6,000
1 1/2" In 3.90 + 20.65 = 24.55 9,000
Out 5.85 + 43.04 = 48.89 9,000
2" In 3.90 + 31.08 = 34.98 15,000
Out 5.85 + 63.71 = 69.56 15,000
3" In 3.90 + 46.89 = 50.79 24,000
Out 5.85 + 95.00 = 100.85 24,000
4" In 3.90 + 57.42 = 61.32 30,000
Out 5.85 + 115.87 = 121.72 30,000
6" In 3.90 + 162.85 = 166.75 90,000
Out 5.85 + 324.64 = 330.49 90,000
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 3
(2) Monthly rates for usage above minimum:
Charge/
Gallons Inside/ Operation 1,000
Over Outside Debt and Over
Minimum City Service + Maintenance = Minimum
Next 10,000 In $.15 + $ 1.30 = $ 1.45
Out .30 + 2.60 = 2.90
Next 27,000 In .15 + 1.25 = 1.40
Out .30 + 2.50 = 2.80
Next 160,000 In .15 + 1.20 = 1.35
Out .30 + 2.40 = 2.70
All Additional In .15 + 1.10 = 1.25
Out .30 + 2.20 = 2.50
(3) Wholesale Customers (Any customer who purchases water for resale to the
general public.)
Usage up to 10,640,000 gallons/month $14,044 minimum
All over 10,640,000 gallons/month 1.39/1,000 gallons
(4) Rates for multi-family complex:
For purposes of this section, each dwelling unit within a multi-family or
apartment complex shall be considered a single customer and treated as a
single-family dwelling when computing the minimum charge in subsection
(1) without regard to the method by which its water is metered. When
computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown in subsection (2)
shall be on a per-meter basis.
(5) Rates for multi-commercial complex:
For purposes of this section, a commercial customer shall be defined as a
business or industry having a separate business license, occupying separate
spaces, and having separate sanitary facilities when computing the minimum
charge in subsection (1) without regard to the method by which its water is
metered. When computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown
in subsection (2) shall be on a per-meter basis.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 3
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
reading for all bills rendered on or after October 1, 2024, without regard to when
the water was consumed or the meter read.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-21
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES
BY REVISING SECTION 14-68, TITLED
"SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Section 14-68, titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Sec. 14-68. Schedule of monthly wastewater service charge.
The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for wastewater service is as
follows:
(1) Each residential or commercial customer of the city's system, whether inside or outside the
city, must pay such customer's proportionate share of the costs for operation and
maintenance of the system. In addition, each customer of the city's sanitary wastewater
system must pay an amount to share the costs of debt service and to provide for special
reserve funds. The operation and maintenance, debt service, and special reserve funds shall
be paid on a monthly basis as follows:
a. Rates for the first 15,000,000 gallons/month:
Inside City Outside City
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $8.69 $3.60 $ 9.69 $3.64
Debt Service 2.53 0.90 5.06 1.52
Monthly Charges $11.22 $4.50 $14.75 $5.16
b. Rates for additional usage:
Inside City Outside City
Per
1,000
Gallons
Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $2.85 $2.85
Debt Service 0.73 0.73
Monthly Charges $3.58 $3.58
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 2
(2) All charges for wastewater service are to be made in one-hundred (100) gallon increments.
(3) Six (6) months following the date of availability of wastewater service, or at such time as
a customer actually connects to the City’s wastewater system, whichever event occurs first,
the wastewater service charges as set forth herein shall be due and payable.
(4) Customers who have service available but who have not connected to the system shall be
charged the minimum base monthly service rate for inside City and outside City customers
as shown in Section 14-68(1)a above.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading
for all bills rendered on or after October 1, 2024.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.
First Reading:
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading:
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-22
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION
BY THE LANDOWNERS AND ANNEXING ± 36.053 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 381 LAUREL LAKE DRIVE AND
OWNED BY BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY 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 + 36.053 acres
to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial.
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:
All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land with improvements thereon consisting
of 99.3 acres, lying in Aiken County, South Carolina beginning at a point 2,390 feet
East of U.S. Highway 25 and I-20 Frontage Road, then running East 1837.96 feet
on I-20 Frontage Road; thence running North 562 feet bounded by W.H. Presley;
thence running East 1,317.7 feet bounded by W.H. Presley; then running North
1237.4 feet bounded by Thomas J. Stephens Estate; then running Northwest 299
feet South 121.4 feet thence running East 597.2 feet, bounded by Overnight
Transportation company; thence running South 1,061.8 feet to the point of
beginning. Said property is bounded as follows: On the North by property now or
formerly of Francis Stephens; on the East by property now or formerly of Thomas
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J Stephens Estate; on the South of property now or formerly of W.H. Presley and
I-20 Frontage Road and on the West by Overnight Transportation Company. This
property is more specifically shown and delineated on plate prepared at the request
of D.T. Mathis by Joe L. Grant, Surveyor, dated June 17, 1971, and recorded in the
R.M.C. Office for Aiken County, South Carolina in Plat Book 5, Page 42A.
Less and Except all property conveyed to Aiken county from Clarence Barinowski
dated January 3, 1997, recorded December 5, 1997 in Book 1731 Page 254,
aforesaid records.
Less and Except all property conveyed to J.M.T. Tampa Real Estate Partnership
from Clarence Barinowski dated June 27, 1997, recorded August 1 1997, in Book
1702 Page 92 aforesaid records.
Less and Except all property conveyed to Palmetto Overhead Door, a division of
Chavous Creek Construction Company, Inc. from Clarence Barinowski, dated
January 3, 1996, recorded in Book 1584 Page 3, aforesaid records.
Less and Except all property conveyed to Interchange Business Park Owners
Association, Inc from Clarence Barinowski, dated February 9, 1998, recorded
February 9, 1998, in Book 1749 Page 20 aforesaid records.
Less and Except all property convey to W.H. McElmurray and F. Stephens
McElmurray from Clarence Barinowski, dated June 30, 1995, recorded September
21, 1994 in Book 1563 Page 135, aforesaid records.
Less and Except all property conveyed to South Carolina Department of
Transportation in Book 4183 Page 683, aforesaid records.
This being a portion of the same property conveyed to American Towers LLC by
deed of Barinowski Investment Company, LLC dated November 27, 2018,
recorded April 5, 2019 in Book 4771 Page 791, aforesaid records.
Property is commonly known as 381 Lauren Lake Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860.
Tax Parcel Number 010-16-01-001
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
II. The zoning classification shall be +36.03 acres as TC, Thoroughfare Commercial
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
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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
OCTOBER, 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
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Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
Page 1 of 6
SECTION 1: ANNEXATION REQUEST SUMMARY
Address/Location 381 Laurel Lake Drive
Parcel Numbers 010-16-01-001
Total Development Size ± 36.053 acres
Zoning Requested TC, Thoroughfare Commercial
Future Land Use Commercial Retail
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Hoyt and Berenyi, LLC and Sunset 378 Land, LLC has requested to annex parcel 010-16-01-001,
approximately 36.065 acres, located at 381 Laurel Lake Drive in Aiken County. The request is for
the parcel to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial at the time of annexation.
NADC Additional Reviews
4.7 Annexation – 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 of the 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 Use is
Commercial Retail.
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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SECTION 3: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future
Land Use
Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Vacant Commercial
Retail
UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
North Vacant Commercial
Retail
PD, Planned Development
South Interstate (I-20
EB)
N/A N/A
East Vacant Commercial
Retail
UD, Urban Development
West Business Park Industrial UD, Urban Development
SECTION 4: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The parcel proposed for annexation currently is heavily vegetated with road frontage from Laurel
Lake Drive. The parcel has a gradual slope in elevation towards the front of the property with an
unpaved driveway running through the middle of the property. The applicant has requested the
TC, Thoroughfare Commercial 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 Commercial
Retail.
The TC, Thoroughfare Commercial zoning district is described as the following:
4.12.8 TC, Thoroughfare Commercial District – The purpose of this district is to accommodate
commercial, light industrial, and warehouse/distribution uses along high capacity roadways
typically dependent on a regional market. It is characterized by bright and intensive signage
designed to gain the attention of passing motorists. Uses are not compatible to neighborhoods
and professional areas. Accordingly, they are limited to areas where traffic volumes are the
highest and residential development and professional land uses are the least prevalent.
The following uses are allowed in an TC zoning district per NADC 5.1 Use Matrix:
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Primary Uses:
• Bus Shelter
• Storage of Construction Equipment, Outdoor, Incidental to Construction Activities
• Warehouse or Flex Space as Accessory Use
• Duplex
• Single-Family Attached Dwelling
• Single-Family Detached Dwelling
• Triplex
• Hotel or Motel
• Housing Services for the Elderly
• Tourist Home
• Bar or Tavern
• Car Wash
• Convenience Store, Excluding Gasoline Sales
• Equipment Sales and Leasing
• Financial Institution
• Flex Space, Office, and Warehouse Building
• Fuel Sales, Retail
• Fulfillment Center/Dark Store/Ghost Kitchen
• Laundry or Laundromat
• Manufactured Home, Modular Home, Mobile Home Sales
• Motor Vehicle Sales and Leasing
• Motor Vehicle Repair and Service
• Nursery/Greenhouse, Commercial
• Offices, General
• Pawn Shops
• Personal and Business Services
• Restaurants
• Retail Alcohol Sales for Offsite Consumption
• Retail Establishment, Large
• Retail Establishment, Small
• Veterinary Hospitals, Animal Kennels and Boarding
• Dry Cleaning Plant
• Warehouse and Distribution, General
• Golf Course or Driving Range
• Place of Assembly, Small
• Recreation, Indoor
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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• Sports Stadium, Arena, or Coliseum
• Swimming Pool
• Zoo, Botanical Garden, or Arboretum
• Armory or Military Reserve
• Cemetery
• College or University
• Community Food Services
• Funeral Home
• Hospital or Sanitarium
• Library
• Medical or Dental Clinic/Office
• Museum or Gallery
• Primary or Secondary School
• School for Specialized Instruction
• Social Assistance or Charitable Services
• Studio for Creative or Expressive Art
• Bus Passenger Station/Terminal
• Freight/Truck Terminal
• Parking, Structured
• Parking, Surface
• Essential Public Services
• Radio/Television Station without Transmission Tower
Accessory Uses
• Self-Service Kiosks
• Self-Service Vending
• Refrigerated/Cold Storage
Conditional Uses
• Accessory Dwellings
• Child/Adult Care Home
• Drive-in Window or Drive-Trough Facility where Principal Use is Permitted
• Farmers and Produce Markets
• Food Truck
• Home Occupation
• Outdoor Sales and Display Area
• Outdoor Display and Storage of Supplies, Materials, or Specialized Equipment
• Oversized Vehicles
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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• Promotional Circus or Carnival
• Real Estate Sales and Construction Offices and Equipment Sheds
• Seasonal Sales
• Temporary Event
• Multi-Family Dwelling
• Quadruplex
• Continuing Care Retirement Communities
• Brew Pub, Microbrewery, or Microdistillery
• Heavy Equipment Sales, Repair, Maintenance, Leasing, and Storage
• Live-work Unit/Mixed-Use Building
• Lumber Yard and Building Material sales, Wholesale or Retail
• Nondepository Personal Credit Institutions
• Outdoor Café
• Entertainment Establishment, indoor
• Entertainment Establishment, outdoor
• Place of Assembly, Large
• Recreation, Outdoor
• Riding Academy/Stable, Commercial
• Child/Adult Care Center
• Taxi Stand and Shared-Use/Autonomous Motor Vehicles
• Energy Generation, Small-Scale
• Telecommunications, Small Cell
Special Exception Uses:
• Home Occupation
• Bed and Breakfast
• Firework Sales
• Flea Market
• Mini Warehouses/Self Storage
• Tattoo Parlor
• Industrial, General
• Industrial, Light
• Recycling Processing Facility
• Entertainment Establishment, Indoor
• Crematorium and Embalming
• Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Center
• Telecommunication Tower and Antennae
• Yard Waste Collection and Processing
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• Agriculture, Excluding Livestock
Goal 4.2.2 of the Comprehensive Plan states, “Attract industries important to the region. Identify
industries that are important to the economic growth of North Augusta and work with the Aiken,
Edgefield, McCormick, & Saluda Counites Economic Development Partnership to attract those
industries.”
Goal 4.2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan encourages to support the priorities and principles of the
Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda Counties Economic Development Partnership by providing support
for growth and increased investment of existing industry and new industry.
Goal 4.4.1 of the Comprehensive Plan states, “Work with regional economic development
organizations, such as Aiken, Edgefield-Saluda Economic Development Partnership and the
Augusta Economic Development Authority to create strategies on how to develop the I-20/I-520
interchange to attract further investment to the area.
Based on these descriptions and similarly zoned properties within the city limits, staff believes
allowing TC, Thoroughfare Commercial zoning is appropriate for the property.
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A Map
Exhibit B Map
Application Documents
cc Cam Sessions-Hoyt and Berenyi; via email
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-23
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION
BY THE LANDOWNERS AND ANNEXING ± 2.44 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 210 TWIN HILLS ROAD AND
OWNED BY WESLEY E. DOOLITTLE
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 + 2.44 acres
to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial.
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:
All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land with improvements thereon, situate,
lying and being in the County of Aiken, State of South Carolina and being know
and designated as Lot 10 containing 2.44 acres, more or less on a plat made of
Interchange Business Park by Ayscorp under date of April 29, 1998, and recorded
in Plat Book 36 page 113, records of the RMC Office for Aiken county, South
Carolina; reference being made to said plats for a more complete and accurate
description as to the metes, bounds, and location of said property.
Tax Parcel Number 010-15-01-002
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The +2.44 acres is requested to be zoned Thoroughfare Commercial, TC.
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” and
prepared by the City of North Augusta.
II. The zoning classification shall be +2.44 acres as TC, Thoroughfare Commercial
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
OCTOBER, 2024.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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MAP OF PROPERTY
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Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
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Prepared by: La’Stacia Reese
Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
Page 1 of 6
SECTION 1: ANNEXATION REQUEST SUMMARY
Address/Location 210 Twin Hills Road
Parcel Numbers 010-15-01-002
Total Development Size ± 2.44 acres
Zoning Requested TC, Thoroughfare Commercial
Future Land Use Industrial
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Hoyt and Berenyi, LLC and Sunset 378 Land, LLC has requested to annex parcel 010-15-01-002,
approximately 2.44 acres, located at 210 Twin Hills Road in Aiken County. The request is for the
parcel to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial at the time of annexation.
NADC Additional Reviews
4.7 Annexation – 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 of the 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 Use is
Industrial.
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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SECTION 3: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future
Land Use
Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Industrial (Business
Park)
Industrial UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
North Industrial (Crane
operations)
Industrial UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
South Vacant Commercial
Retail
UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
East Vacant Commercial
Retail
UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
West Vacant Industrial UD, Urban Development (Aiken
County)
SECTION 4: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The parcel proposed for annexation currently a part of a business park, with industrial structures
and transportation trucks on the property. The parcel has road frontage on Twin Hills Road. The
parcel has been graded for industrial use, with dirt and gravel in the parking area. 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
Industrial. The subject parcel is requesting annexation in conjunction with the adjacent parcel at
381 Laurel Lake Drive to conform with the requirement of contiguous zoning for an annexation
request.
The TC, Thoroughfare Commercial zoning district is described as the following:
4.12.8 TC, Thoroughfare Commercial District – The purpose of this district is to accommodate
commercial, light industrial, and warehouse/distribution uses along high capacity roadways
typically dependent on a regional market. It is characterized by bright and intensive signage
designed to gain the attention of passing motorists. Uses are not compatible to neighborhoods
and professional areas. Accordingly, they are limited to areas where traffic volumes are the
highest and residential development and professional land uses are the least prevalent.
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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The following uses are allowed in an TC zoning district per NADC 5.1 Use Matrix:
Primary Uses:
• Bus Shelter
• Storage of Construction Equipment, Outdoor, Incidental to Construction Activities
• Warehouse or Flex Space as Accessory Use
• Duplex
• Single-Family Attached Dwelling
• Single-Family Detached Dwelling
• Triplex
• Hotel or Motel
• Housing Services for the Elderly
• Tourist Home
• Bar or Tavern
• Car Wash
• Convenience Store, Excluding Gasoline Sales
• Equipment Sales and Leasing
• Financial Institution
• Flex Space, Office, and Warehouse Building
• Fuel Sales, Retail
• Fulfillment Center/Dark Store/Ghost Kitchen
• Laundry or Laundromat
• Manufactured Home, Modular Home, Mobile Home Sales
• Motor Vehicle Sales and Leasing
• Motor Vehicle Repair and Service
• Nursery/Greenhouse, Commercial
• Offices, General
• Pawn Shops
• Personal and Business Services
• Restaurants
• Retail Alcohol Sales for Offsite Consumption
• Retail Establishment, Large
• Retail Establishment, Small
• Veterinary Hospitals, Animal Kennels and Boarding
• Dry Cleaning Plant
• Warehouse and Distribution, General
• Golf Course or Driving Range
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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• Place of Assembly, Small
• Recreation, Indoor
• Sports Stadium, Arena, or Coliseum
• Swimming Pool
• Zoo, Botanical Garden, or Arboretum
• Armory or Military Reserve
• Cemetery
• College or University
• Community Food Services
• Funeral Home
• Hospital or Sanitarium
• Library
• Medical or Dental Clinic/Office
• Museum or Gallery
• Primary or Secondary School
• School for Specialized Instruction
• Social Assistance or Charitable Services
• Studio for Creative or Expressive Art
• Bus Passenger Station/Terminal
• Freight/Truck Terminal
• Parking, Structured
• Parking, Surface
• Essential Public Services
• Radio/Television Station without Transmission Tower
Accessory Uses
• Self-Service Kiosks
• Self-Service Vending
• Refrigerated/Cold Storage
Conditional Uses
• Accessory Dwellings
• Child/Adult Care Home
• Drive-in Window or Drive-Trough Facility where Principal Use is Permitted
• Farmers and Produce Markets
• Food Truck
• Home Occupation
• Outdoor Sales and Display Area
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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• Outdoor Display and Storage of Supplies, Materials, or Specialized Equipment
• Oversized Vehicles
• Promotional Circus or Carnival
• Real Estate Sales and Construction Offices and Equipment Sheds
• Seasonal Sales
• Temporary Event
• Multi-Family Dwelling
• Quadruplex
• Continuing Care Retirement Communities
• Brew Pub, Microbrewery, or Microdistillery
• Heavy Equipment Sales, Repair, Maintenance, Leasing, and Storage
• Live-work Unit/Mixed-Use Building
• Lumber Yard and Building Material sales, Wholesale or Retail
• Nondepository Personal Credit Institutions
• Outdoor Café
• Entertainment Establishment, indoor
• Entertainment Establishment, outdoor
• Place of Assembly, Large
• Recreation, Outdoor
• Riding Academy/Stable, Commercial
• Child/Adult Care Center
• Taxi Stand and Shared-Use/Autonomous Motor Vehicles
• Energy Generation, Small-Scale
• Telecommunications, Small Cell
Special Exception Uses:
• Home Occupation
• Bed and Breakfast
• Firework Sales
• Flea Market
• Mini Warehouses/Self Storage
• Tattoo Parlor
• Industrial, General
• Industrial, Light
• Recycling Processing Facility
• Entertainment Establishment, Indoor
• Crematorium and Embalming
• Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Center
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Project Staff Report
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Meeting Date: August 21, 2024
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• Telecommunication Tower and Antennae
• Yard Waste Collection and Processing
• Agriculture, Excluding Livestock
Goal 4.2.2 of the Comprehensive Plan states, “Attract industries important to the region. Identify
industries that are important to the economic growth of North Augusta and work with the Aiken,
Edgefield, McCormick, & Saluda Counites Economic Development Partnership to attract those
industries.”
Goal 4.2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan encourages to support the priorities and principles of the
Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda Counties Economic Development Partnership by providing support
for growth and increased investment of existing industry and new industry.
Goal 4.4.1 of the Comprehensive Plan states, “Work with regional economic development
organizations, such as Aiken, Edgefield-Saluda Economic Development Partnership and the
Augusta Economic Development Authority to create strategies on how to develop the I-20/I-520
interchange to attract further investment to the area.
Based on these descriptions and similarly zoned properties within the city limits, staff believes
allowing TC, Thoroughfare Commercial zoning is appropriate for the property.
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A Map
Exhibit B Map
Application Documents
cc Cam Sessions-Hoyt and Berenyi; via email
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
WHEREAS Sec. 12-21.(c)(9) of the City of North Augusta Code of Ordinances restricts
construction work to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays only; and
WHEREAS the Ordinance allows the Council to grant a permit for work outside of these
hours in cases of urgent necessity for public safety and convenience; and
WHEREAS the City has received a request from Fansler Construction to perform regular
work outside these hours, specifically 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Saturday with concrete pours beginning as early as 1:00 am; and
WHEREAS this request covers the period from September 17, 2024, to May 31, 2026,
for parcels C, G, H, & K in Riverside Village; and
WHEREAS although the area is mixed residential and commercial, the Council has
carefully considered the impact on neighboring residents and businesses and assures that their
needs will continue to be taken into account when work is performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in a duly assembled meeting, that Fansler Construction is
permitted to perform construction work outside the hours specified in Sec. 12-21.(c)(9) of the City
of North Augusta Code of Ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contractor must provide at least a 24-hour notice
to the City before each late night/early morning concrete pour and other instances of work outside
the modified hours permitted by this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator may extend the dates of this
permit upon the contractor's request in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen delays.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-41
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PARADE PERMIT TO
NORTH AUGUSTA LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT THE 2024 CHRISTMAS PARADE ON
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
WHEREAS, North Augusta Lions Club has requested a permit to hold a Christmas
Parade to celebrate the Christmas Season; and
WHEREAS, the request is to hold the parade on December 8, 2024 with the lineup
of the parade beginning on Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia Avenue. The
parade will then proceed on Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road, traveling South and
will disperse end at Clifton Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the parade will utilize the roadway as identified above with side roads
blocked by Public Safety personnel, with spectators on either side of the parade route; and
WHEREAS, the parade will involve the usage of the lineup area and parade route
from approximately 10:30am until 5:00pm; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has reviewed the request and finds that
the parade permit applied for, at the time requested and upon the roadways as indicated, is not
detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or convenience of the residents of the City and, in fact,
will benefit the public; and
WHEREAS, such request has been timely made and complies with the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta.
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. 10:30am until 5:00pm
2. DATE: December 8, 2024
3. LOCATION: Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia Avenue, as well
as Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road, traveling South to end at Clifton
Avenue
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The parade will utilize the public roadways which will be
blocked for any other vehicular traffic, to include side roads entering into the parade
route, by Public Safety personnel. Spectators will be allowed to assemble on either
side of the roadway along the parade route.
5. BOND: Not be required
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 1 of 4
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 2 of 4
North Augusta Lions Club
PO Box 6385 North Augusta, SC 29861
July 17, 2024
Mayor Briton Williams
City of North Augusta
PO Box 6400
North Augusta, SC 29861
Dear Mayor Williams,
The North Augusta Lions Club respectfully requests a permit to hold the annual North
Augusta Lions Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2024, starting at 3:00 pm.
We also request the assistance of North Augusta Public Safety to provide traffic control
and set up barricades for the parade as in past years. The North Augusta Lions Club
Parade Committee will reach out to Lt. Verne Sadler to discuss parade logistics. And,
we intend to keep NA Public Safety fully informed of our plans for this event.
We thank North Augusta leadership allowing the Lions Club to present this annual event
to the city and to see the smiles on the faces of young and old as Santa is welcomed to
North Augusta!
If you have any questions please contact me at 803.624.2487.
Sincerely,
Terra Carroll, Activities Chair
North Augusta Lions Club
About Parade Route:
The parade participants assemble in the Crossroads Market shopping Plaza and line-up along
Martintown Road to Georgia Avenue. The parade begins at Martintown Road/Georgia Avenue
and ends at Clifton Avenue. The parade generally lasts 90 minutes.
Cc: Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 3 of 4
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
PERMIT
PERMIT GRANTED TO: Terra Carroll, Activites Chair
North Augusta Lions Club
ACTIVITY: 2024 North Augusta Lions Club Christmas Parade
DATE/TIME: December 8, 2024 – 3:00pm
LOCATION: Parade participants will assemble in the Crossroads Market
Shopping Plaza and line-up along Martintown Road to Gerogia
Avenue. The parade begins at Martintown Road/Georgia Avenue
and ends at Clifton Avenue.
STIPULATION: No candy may be thrown from floats, or moving vehicles. Candy
can be handed out by walkers to children.
CONTACT PERSON: Terra Carroll
North Augusta Lions Club
P. O. Box 6385
North Augusta, SC 29861
PHONE: 803-624-2487
This permit is granted under the conditions that advertisement placards will not be affixed to any City property
or public utility property (i.e. traffic signs, street signs, utility poles, or along the roadway). Further, signs erected
on private property shall be removed immediately upon completion of the activity.
City of North Augusta
Mayor's Office
By:
Date:
100 Georgia Ave ● North Augusta ● South Carolina ● 29841
803-441-4202 ● www.northaugustasc.gov
ATTACHMENT #13 Page 4 of 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE NORTH AUGUSTA
BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, during the December 19, 2022, City Council Meeting, the Mayor and Council
passed Resolution 2022-60 to establish a non-profit charitable corporation called the North
Augusta Beautification Foundation (Foundation); and
WHEREAS, the Board shall consist of seven members, all residents of the City of North
Augusta, and two of which are members of Council; and
WHEREAS, Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Board has identified the need to expand the roll to consist of nine
members, all residents of the City of North Augusta, and two of which are members of Council.
WHEREAS, the Board has voted to amend the By-Laws to reflect the number of Board
members from seven to nine and the Board has identified Benjamin Dickert and Trey Burdette to
fill these vacancies.
WHEREAS, Board Member Billy Franke stepped down, and the Board has identified Joel
Ozburn to fill this vacancy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that:
• The Board of Directors roll is expanded to nine members, all residents of the City
of North Augusta, and two of which are members of Council.
• The resignation of Billy Franke from the North Augusta Beautification Foundation
Board of Directors be accepted.
• Joel Ozburn, Benjamin Dickert, and Trey Burdette be appointed to the North
Augusta Beautification Foundation Board of Directors.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #14 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE
STREETS, SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION AND FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS,AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY,
ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT,
FOR WALNUT GROVE, SECTION 13
WHEREAS, Metro Homesites, LLC developed Walnut Grove, Section 13
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 subdivision plat
for recording on July 30, 2024 and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision
plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of
dedication for the streets, utilities, 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:
ANY AND ALL of the within-described property thereby containing and
encompassing all of the streets, rights of way, sanitary sewer lines, storm water collection systems,
and related infrastructure, and appurtenances to said premises belonging or in any way incident or
appertaining, located within said property in accordance with and as shown on a plat of Walnut
Grove, Section 13 for Metro Homesites, LLC, prepared by Southern Partners, dated May 28, 2024,
and recorded in the Office of the Edgefield County Clerk of Court in Plat Book 2143, page 221
the within-referenced plat.
TOGETHER WITH all (a) sanitary sewerage collection systems shown on
theaforesaid plat; (b) storm water collection system shown on the aforesaid plat; and (c) aperpetual
and non-exclusive easement for sanitary sewage and storm water collectionsystems located on the
property shown on the aforesaid plat, as well as the necessaryingress and egress to reach and enter
the aforesaid.
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TOGETHER WITH all fire suppression systems and components accessing,
incorporating and using the water supply system, connections and lines located within the
subdivision property, as well and the necessary ingress and egress to reach and enter the aforesaid.
Derivation: This is a portion of the same property conveyed to Metro Homesites,
LLC by Deed of Faye P. Purcell, as Trustee of the James A. Purcell Living Trust dated
March 25, 2004, dated December 3, 2020, and recorded in said RMC office in Book 1848,
pages 34-37.
Map/Parcel Nos. 127-00-01-001 (portion of)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and letter of credit
in the amount of $153,000 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
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Briton Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #15 Page 2 of 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
COMMITTING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO PROVIDING A LOCAL MATCH
FOR A MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) offers Hometown
Economic Development Grants up to $25,000 to cities and towns within South Carolina to assist
in the implementation of economic development projects that positively impact the quality of life
in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is a member in good standing of the Municipal
Association of South Carolina, making it eligible to apply for the Hometown Economic
Development Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to apply for the 2024 Hometown
Economic Development Grant to support the installation of downtown wayfinding signage; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is committed to providing a 15% matching
contribution, not to exceed $3,750, as required by the grant guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Augusta recognizes the value of this grant
program and supports the effort to secure funding to enhance economic development opportunities
in the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, that:
1. The City Council fully supports the application to the Municipal Association of South
Carolina for the 2024 Hometown Economic Development Grant for the purpose of
installing downtown wayfinding signage.
2. The City Council commits to providing a 15% matching contribution, not to exceed $3,750,
from the City’s Capital Projects Fund to ensure the successful completion of the project as
outlined in the grant application guidelines.
3. The City Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary to submit the grant application on behalf of the City of North
Augusta, and to provide additional information as needed during the application and grant
review process.
4. The City Council further resolves to meet all accountability requirements set forth by the
Municipal Association of South Carolina, including providing documentation throughout
the project’s duration and at its completion, as well as cooperating with any on-site reviews
of the completed project.
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 1 of 2
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 2 of 2