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MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2026
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember - Mayor Pro Tem
Dennis C. Briatico, Councilmember
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
John M. Felak, Councilmember
Robert L. Freitas, 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 July 6, 2026 Public Power Hour began at 5:30pm. Members present were Mayor Williams,
Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, Felak, and Toole.
Members absent were Councilmembers Briatico and Freitas.
Also, in attendance were Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology and Jamie Barton, City Clerk.
1. Aaron Henson, spoke on E-bike rental business idea specifically on the Greeneway. (See
Attachment #PPH)
The Public Power Hour concluded at 5:50pm.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of July 6, 2026 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.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, Felak, and Toole.
Members absent were Councilmembers Briatico and Freitas.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator; Kelly
F. Zier, City Attorney; Chief Junior Johnson, Public Safety; Tommy Paradise, Director of Planning &
Development; Jamie Barton, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 15, 2026 and Study Session of June 29, 2026, were
approved as submitted by general consent.
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. 30th Anniversary of Nike Peach Jam
Mayor Williams read the 30th Anniversary of Nike Peach Jam proclamation into the minutes. (See
Attachment #5a)
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6. PARKS & RECREATION: Ordinance No. 2026-12 Granting an Easement on City Property that
Includes Summerfield Park to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for Placement of Facilities to Serve
North Augusta Middle School – Second Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford clarified that the item was a request from Aiken County School District.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Ordinance No.
2026-12 Granting an Easement on City Property that Includes Summerfield Park to Dominion Energy South
Carolina, Inc. for Placement of Facilities to Serve North Augusta Middle School – Second Reading.
Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #6)
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-13 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City
of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±
0.16 Acres of Property Located off Lake Greenwood Dr. and Owned by The Lakes, LLC – First Reading
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that this is to incorporate a road connection. He confirmed that the “City”
section would be covered by the City’s law enforcement.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Ordinance
No. 2026-13 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition
Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.16 Acres of Property Located off Lake
Greenwood Dr. and Owned by The Lakes, LLC – First Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment
#7)
ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-14 Amending Ordinance No. 2004-14 Which
Approved the General Development Plan for North Augusta Golf Venture Planned Development to
Modify the Use of a ± 0.30 Acre Parcel Located on Landing Drive, Tax Parcel Number 007-18-02-022 –
First Reading
Administrator Clifford stated Planning Commission recommended denial of the application.
Public Comment(s);
Lance Cheely, resident, stated that he is the owner’s representative for the project. He explained that no
formal plans or site plans have been prepared and that the intent is to match the character of the existing
development. He noted that parking requirements could be more difficult if the project has more of the
commercial development, while more residential development could allow for parking beneath the
building. He stated that the concern is relative to parking.
Attorney Zier clarified that the proposed change is to the planned development agreement to change the
residential percentage from 25% of the total floor area on .30 acres to the 75% of the total floor area.
Discussion ensued relative to parking, greenspace, potential legal barriers, and residential versus
commercial development.
Attorney Zier stated that the Council is following procedure and within authority.
It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Ordinance
No. 2026-14 Amending Ordinance No. 2004-14 Which Approved the General Development Plan for North
Augusta Golf Venture Planned Development to Modify the Use of a ± 0.30 Acre Parcel Located on Landing
Drive, Tax Parcel Number 007-18-02-022 – First Reading. Motion failed by a 2-3 vote with nays from
Mayor Williams and Councilmembers Buck and Toole. (See Attachment #8)
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ITEM 9. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2026-15 Amending Article XV, Sections 2-286 Through 2-290,
of the Code of Ordinances to Reclassify the Position of Tourism Manager as Tourism Director – First
Reading
Administrator Clifford stated that Item #’s 9 and 10 are linked and provided an overview of the ordinances
and noted that the Greeneway team of three personnel would move from the Parks and Recreation
Department to the Tourism Department.
Sandy Taylor, resident, clarified with council that the move was lateral and inquired as to why the
personnel would move to tourism.
Mayor Williams explained that the Greeneway is a separate entity and that visitors travel from
communities such as Aiken, Greenville, Waynesboro, etc. to walk the Greeneway. He noted that the
Greeneway is a tourism attraction and falls under Tourism.
It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Felak, to approve Ordinance No.
2026-15 Amending Article XV, Sections 2-286 Through 2-290, of the Code of Ordinances to Reclassify the
Position of Tourism Manager as Tourism Director – First Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See
Attachment #9)
ITEM 10. TOURISM: Ordinance No. 2026-16 Authorizing a Restructuring of the Tourism Department to
Incorporate Greeneway Operations, Staff, Facilities, and Programs – First Reading
No public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve Ordinance No.
2026-16 Authorizing a Restructuring of the Tourism Department to Incorporate Greeneway Operations,
Staff, Facilities, and Programs – First Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #10)
ITEM 11. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-35 Designating Valet Service Areas within Riverside
Village
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford referenced the presentation that was presented during the June 29, 2026 Study
Session and noted that the resolution is a result of a request from the valet service company.
Assistant Administrator McCauley added that the valet parking program is successful, however, the
operation has experienced bottlenecks. The request is to establish seven designated valet staging parking
spaces within the Riverside Village circle, which are currently open to all customers. These spaces would
be designated specifically for valet use with signage, including one space for Food Pickup Only during
specific days and times.
Discussion ensued relative to staging of vehicles, waiting times, and where vehicles are parked prior to
retrieving.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Resolution
No. 2026-35 Designating Valet Service Areas within Riverside Village. Vote: 4 – 1 with a Nay from
Councilmember Felak. Approved. (See Attachment #11)
GreenWay Electric Bike
Rentals -By Aaron Henson
Sidewalk-based smart docking stations
Mounted (bolted) or portable (base plate)
QR code checkout/rental process
Governable speed across bike fleet
Bikes equipped with GPS and IoT
Operational dashboard for visibility to everything
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PROCLAMATION
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NIKE PEACH JAM
WHEREAS, Nike Grassroots Basketball requested the rental of the Riverview Park Activities
Center in 1996 for the inaugural Nike Peach Basket Classic featuring Nike’s top twenty-four 17U
summer basketball teams; and
WHEREAS, in 1997 the tournament name was changed to the Nike Peach Jam; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Nike Peach Jam has been a collaboration effort from the City of
North Augusta Parks & Recreation Department, First Baptist Church of North Augusta, True North
Church of North Augusta, and the Augusta Sports Council; and
WHEREAS, the Nike Peach Jam event has brought numerous out of state visitors to our
community and contributed to the economic well-being of the community and region; and
WHEREAS, the Nike Peach Jam’s 30th Anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the
impact that the tournament has brought in putting North Augusta and Augusta in the national
spotlight; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim July 2026 as the month to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Nike Peach
Jam at the Riverview Park Activities Center in the City of North Augusta, recognizing the
tournament’s lasting value and contributions to our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina to be affixed this 6th day of July, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES
SUMMERFIELD PARK TO DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. FOR
PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES TO SERVE NORTH AUGUSTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the Aiken School District is in the process of constructing North
Augusta Middle School Additions at 725 Old Edgefield Road (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will require
widening and restriping of Old Edgefield Road to include turn lanes; and
WHEREAS, the project will require Dominion Energy to re-route the main power
supply; and
WHEREAS, Dominion Energy has requested that the City grant to it an easement
upon and across City property along the west side of Old Edgefield Road at Summerfield Park that
would allow for the placement of equipment necessary for the provision of such electric service;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed this matter, to include the
proposed Deed of Easement and find that it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Augusta
that such easement be granted.
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 City grant to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. an easement over and
across City property known as Tax Parcel Numbers 007-08-11-025 and 007-12-02-
005.
II. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the Deed of Easement and
any other documents necessary in order to complete this matter.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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RW-5-E-SC (Rev. 4-2019)
Easement # 907853
INDENTURE, made this _________ day of ____________________, 2026 by and between THE CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA A/K/A CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA of the State of South Carolina, hereinafter called “Grantor” (whether singular or
plural), and the DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., a South Carolina corporation, having its principal office in
Cayce, South Carolina, hereinafter called “Grantee”.
WITNESSETH:
That, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) received from Grantee, Grantor, owning a tract or development known as
situate in the County of Aiken, State of South Carolina, shown on a certain plat or various plats filed or to be filed in the office of the
public records of said County and generally described as follows: Being a tract or lot of land containing 9.01 combined acres, more
or less, and being the same lands conveyed to Grantor by deed of MARY M. BOWLES ET AL., dated or recorded 09/30/2008 and
04/24/1995, and filed in the Register of Deeds office for Aiken County in Deed Book 4223 at Page 2425.and in Deed Book 1532 at
Page 141.
Property is located along Old Edgefield Road in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Right of way is hereby granted to place new poles and extend a new overhead line as is more or less shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto.
TMS: 007-12-02-005 and 007-08-11-025
The Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and authority, from time to time,
to enter upon, construct, extend, inspect, operate, replace, relocate, repair and perpetually maintain upon, over, under, along, across
and through any and all property shown on the plat of land referred to above, and upon, over, under, along, across and through any
and all streets, alleys, roads or other public ways or places of said development now existing or hereafter laid out, an overhead or
underground electric line or lines consisting of any or all of the following: poles, conductors, lightning protective wires, municipal,
public or private communication lines, cables, conduits, pad mounted transformers, guys, push braces and other accessory apparatus
and equipment deemed by Grantee to be necessary or desirable, together with the right of ingress, egress and access to and from such
rights of way, across and upon the lands of Grantor, as may be necessary or convenient for the purposes connected therewith.
Together also with the right, from time to time, to install guy wires upon lots in said development, to overhang lots with
conductors, cross arms and service wires with the right (but not the obligation) from time to time to trim, cut or remove trees,
underbrush and other obstructions that are within, over, under or through a strip of land (“Easement Space”) extending Fifteen (15)
feet on each side of any pole lines and Five (5) feet on each side of any underground wires and within, over, under or through a
section of land extending Twelve (12) feet from the door side(s) of any pad mounted transformers, elbow cabinets, switchgears or
other devices as they are installed; provided, however, any damage to the property of Grantor (other than that caused by trimming,
cutting or removing) caused by Grantee in maintaining or repairing said lines, shall be borne by Grantee; provided further, however,
that Grantors agree for themselves, their successors and assigns, not to build or allow any structure to be placed on the premises in
such a manner that any part thereof will exist within the applicable above specified Easement Space, and in case such structure is
built, then Grantor, or such successor and assign as may be in possession and control of the premises at the time, will promptly
remove the same upon demand of Grantee herein. Grantor further agrees to maintain minimum ground coverage of thirty six (36)
inches and maximum ground coverage of fifty four (54) inches over all underground primary electric lines.
The words “Grantor” and “Grantee” shall include their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this indenture to be duly executed the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
[SIGNATURES TO FOLLOW]
ATTACHMENT #6 - P&R INFORMATION Page 1 of 4
RW-5-E-SC (Rev. 4-2019)
Easement # 907853
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA A/K/A CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA
_________________________________________________________ By: _____________________________________________________(SEAL)
1st Witness
_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
2nd Witness Print Name
__________________________________________________
Title
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
)
COUNTY OF____________________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, the undersigned Notary, and I do hereby certify that the within named
_______________________________________ as __________________________________________________ for THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA A/K/A CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA personally appeared before me this day and that the above named
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.
Sworn to before me this ________________ day of ________________________________, 2026
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Notary Public State of SC
My commission expires: _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Print Name of Notary Public
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RW-5-E-SC (Rev. 4-2019)
RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
Line: OLD EDGEFIELD RD LINE RELOCATION
County: Aiken
R/W File Number: 28951
Grantor(s): THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA A/K/A CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
Return to: DESC
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS
AND ANNEXING ± 0.16 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
OFF LAKE GREENWOOD DR. AND OWNED BY THE LAKES, 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 Mixed Use by that plan as specified in the Land Use
Element; and
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with ±0.16 acres to
be zoned R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
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 tract, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying,
and being in the County of Aiken, South Carolina and shown on that certain Plat
prepared by Southern Partners, Inc., for The Lakes Development, LLC, dated April
16, 2026, recorded in Plat Book 67, page 897, in the Office of the Register of Deeds
for Aiken County, South Carolina. For a more complete and accurate description ,
reference should be made to the aforesaid plat which is made a part and parcel
hereof.
Being the same property conveyed to The Lakes, LLC by deed of Lakes and
Streams Development Company, Inc. dated December 13, 2025, recorded in Book
5286, pages 139-145, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Aiken County,
South Carolina.
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Tax Map & Parcel No.: a portion of 023-07-03-019
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 ±0.16 acres as R-7, Small-Lot, Single-Family
Residential.
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
JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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"Exhibit A"ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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SECTION 1: ANNEXATION REQUEST SUMMARY
Address/Location Vacant lot between 1186 and 1198 Lake Greenwood Dr.
Parcel Number Portion of 023-07-03-019
Total Development Size ± 0.16 ac
Zoning Requested R-7, Single Family Small Lot Residential
Future Land Use Residential Single Family
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
The Lakes, LLC has requested to annex a portion of parcel number 023-07-03-019, approximately
0.16 acres, located in between 1186 and 1198 Lake Greenwood Dr. The request is for a portion
on the plat attached to the annexation petition and identified as Lot B to be annexed into the
City and be zoned R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential. This annexed portion (Lot B) will be
developed as an entrance street for Swallow Lake Townhomes.
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 may 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
Residential Single Family.
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Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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SECTION 3: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Vacant Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
North Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
South Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
East Vacant/Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
West Vacant Residential Single Family R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
SECTION 4: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The parcel proposed for annexation currently is vacant. It was previously cleared. The parcel will
serve as road access for the adjacent property, which will be Swallow Lake Townhomes, with a
portion of the property proposed to be City right-of-way. Road access to the vacant lot is
available from Lake Greenwood Dr. The property is surrounded by residences in the subdivision
Lakes and Streams. The applicant has requested the R-7, Single Family Small Lot 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.
The R-7, Single Family Small Lot Residential zoning district is described as the following:
4.12.3 R-7, Small Lot Single-Family Residential District – The purpose of this district is to provide
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 to balance higher densities with common open
space.
The following uses are allowed in an R-7 zoning district per NADC 5.1 Use Matrix:
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Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
Page 3 of 4
Primary Uses
• Accessory Dwelling
• Bus Shelter
• Storage of Construction Equipment, Outdoor, Incidental to Construction Activities
• Duplex
• Single-Family Attached Dwelling
• 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
Conditional Uses
• Child/Adult Care Home
• Farmers and Produce Markets
• Food Trucks
• Home Occupation
• Real Estate Sales and Construction Offices and Equipment Sheds
• Group Homes, Non-Exempt
• 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
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
Page 4 of 4
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-7, Small Lot, Single Family Residential zoning is appropriate for the property.
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A/Minor Plat
Application Documents
cc The Lakes, LLC, via email
Philip Green/Southern Partners, via email
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004-14 WHICH APPROVED THE GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH AUGUSTA GOLF VENTURE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO MODIFY THE USE OF A ± 0.30 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON
LANDING DRIVE, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 007-18-02-022
WHEREAS, within the guidelines of the North Augusta Zoning and Development
Standards Ordinance, a General Development Plan for property within a designated Planned
Development zone (PD) requires Planning Commission review and subsequent recommendation
to City Council for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the original General Development Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 96-03 on
March 18, 1996, specified this ±4.28 acre parcel as a designated hotel/conference center; and
WHEREAS, within the guidelines of the North Augusta Zoning and Developments
Standards Ordinance, an amendment to a General Development Plan for property within a
designated Planned Development zone (PD) requires Planning Commission review and
subsequent recommendation to City Council for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the approval of the General Development Plan, an application
was received from North Augusta Golf Venture, represented by North Augusta Development,
requesting approval of an amendment to the General Development Plan to modify the use of a
±4.28 acre parcel from a hotel and conference center to a condominium development, the River
Club Village; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, at its June 17, 2004 regular
meeting, reviewed the subject application and voted to recommend that City Council amend
Ordinance No. 96-03 to provide for the River Club Village; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta City Council, at its August 2, 2004 meeting adopted
Ordinance No. 2004-14 upon its 3rd reading; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the approval of the modification to the General Development
Plan, an application has been received from Savannah Construction Services, LLC, requesting
approval of an amendment to the General Development Plan to modify the use of a ±0.30 acre
parcel to allow residential uses up to 75% of the ground floor area of the Phase 2 Mixed Use Parcel
at the River Club Village; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a June 17, 2026 public
hearing, reviewed and considered the amendment to the Planned Development General
Development Plan, and has provided their recommendation to the City Council.
ATTAHCMENT #8 Page 1 of 6
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. Ordinance No. 96-03, adopted March 18, 1996, the General Development Plan for the
North Augusta Golf Venture Planned Development, is hereby amended to replace the
description contained in Section III.5, Hotel/golf conference center, which described the
use approved for the 4.28± acre parcel located at Riverside Boulevard and Shoreline Drive,
a portion of Tax Parcel Number, 00-011-0-01-153. Section III.5 is deleted and replaced by
this ordinance. The General Development Plan for the ±4.28 acre River Club Village
Planned Development is hereby approved as outlined below and as shown on the attached
map, 'Exhibit A', and identified in the 'Concept E Master Plan of the Village at River Club'
as prepared by Overstreet Studio stamped and dated July 15, 2004 attached hereto as
'Exhibit B' and referred to hereinafter as 'General Development Plan,' in the attached 'The
Village at River Club' project description attached hereto as 'Exhibit C' and referred to
hereinafter as 'Project Narrative,' and in the 'Overstreet Bungalows Triplex Typology'
attached hereto as 'Exhibit D' and referred to hereinafter as 'Building Typology':
A. Scope of Development: The scope of development described in the General
Development Plan for the River Club Village and described herein shall be the maximum
level of development allowed. The land uses permitted in the River Club Village Planned
Development shall be limited to multi-family residential and mixed-use residential,
commercial office, retail, and restaurant as shown on the General Development Plan. The
project will also include open space in the form of a small park and riverfront connector to
the Greene way on the west side of the Georgia Avenue Bridge.
B. Minor Modifications: Minor modifications to the development plan and program for
valid land use planning and reasonable development reasons, i.e. interpretation of
permitted uses, location of buildings, development schedule, setbacks, parking, and
landscaping, etc., may be approved by the Planning Commission at the time of site
plan/subdivision approval for a phase.
C. Development Program: The primary phase of the development will provide forty-nine
(49) condominium residential units consisting of eleven (11) triplex units, eleven (11)
townhouse units and five (5) carriage house units. Except for the townhouses, all units will
be flats and give the appearance of single-family detached housing as shown on the
Building Typology. The second phase of development will consist of a ±0.30-acre parcel
and mixed-use structure on the southwest corner of the site with a gross square footage of
a maximum of 14,700 square feet. It will contain a mix of uses that may include office,
retail, restaurant and residential. The residential use may not exceed 75% of the square
footage of the structure. The third phase is open space and includes a small public park
(0.25 acre) on the riverfront portion of the property. The riverfront will include a
Greeneway connector.
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Phase Use Use Description Size
1 Residential 33 condominium flats, 11
townhouses, 5 carriage house
units
49 units
2 Mixed Use Retail, office, restaurant,
residential not to exceed 75%
of the total floor area
(±0.30 acres) 14,700 square
feet of habitable building
space
3 Open Space Park, Greeneway connector As shown on the General
Development plan and
described herein
Phase 1 and 3 will be developed concurrently. Phase 2 will be initiated subsequent to the
initiation of phases 1 and 3. It is possible that the development of phase 2 will not be
initiated until after phases 1 and 3 have been completed.
D. Development Approval Process:
1. Subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, individual phases of the General
Development Plan may be approved for development for the uses permitted. No
development may occur prior to the approval of a site plan and the issuance of
required grading and building permits except as provided for in section F.8 below.
2. The development of Phase 1, the primary condominium parcel, and phase 3, the
open space, shall be approved in the form of a site plan. The site plan area shall
include the entire ±4.28-acre parcel and shall show the boundary of Phase 2, the
mixed-use parcel, and Phase 3, the park area and the riverbank.
3. The development of the mixed-use parcel, phase 2, ±0.30 acres in size, shall be
approved in a separate site plan. Parking required by the mixed-use structure shall
be provided on the mixed-use parcel. If the mixed-use parcel is to be owned and
developed independently of the condominium project, it shall be subdivided
pursuant to the minor subdivision plat provisions of the ZDSO.
4. Phase 3, the park and riverbank property, shall be improved to the extent provided
in this ordinance as part of the phase 1 development, subdivided as a minor
subdivision plat and dedicated to the city in conjunction with the public
infrastructure, i.e. roads, sidewalks, water system, sewer system, and storm drainage
system. The dedication of public lands and infrastructure shall be completed prior
to the developer transferring control of the condominium association to the owners.
E. Development Standards:
1. General design criteria and development standards applicable to each phase of
the development and not otherwise prescribed in the General Development Plan,
Project Narrative, Building Typology, or this ordinance shall be as prescribed in
the Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance, as it may be amended.
2. Parking proposed on the general development plan for the forty-nine (49)
condominium units, one and one half (1.5) spaces per unit, is acceptable: Parking
requirements and the parking plan for the mixed-use parcel shall be determined
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at the time a site plan for the parcel is submitted and will be dependent, in part,
upon the relationship of the parcel to the condominium association.
3. The potential provision of additional parking within the Georgia Avenue right-
of-way beneath the bridge pursuant to an SCDOT encroachment permit is
recognized but not required.
4. Primary access to the development shall be via the Riverside Boulevard
roundabout. A secondary access drive from Shoreline Drive will be permitted as
an entrance only drive. The street loop from the Riverside Boulevard
roundabout past the park and back to Shoreline Drive and extensions to each
private parking area and the Georgia Avenue right-of-way may be approved for
dedication to the city. The terminations of street extensions to the beginning of
the private parking areas and to the Georgia Avenue right of way shall be
delineated with a concrete header curb, concrete swale or other acceptable
designation of the end of the right of way.
5. Street design standards will be consistent with those approved in the Hammond's
Ferry project and shall be approved as a part of the site plan. All public streets
and private parking areas shall include sidewalks and street trees. Clear
delineation of public streets, easements and other public infrastructure intended
for dedication to the city shall be identified and delineated on the site plan.
Sidewalks adjacent to public roads and the park will be public and deeded to the
city. The condominium association shall privately own sidewalks outside of
public rights of way, the park, and the Greeneway. The sidewalk that extends
from the east end of the Greeneway connector around the Carriage houses to
Shoreline Drive may be dedicated to the city or retained by the condominium
association. In the event the condominium association retains ownership of the
sidewalk, a public access easement shall be granted to the city across the length
and width of the sidewalk between the Greeneway connector and Shoreline
Drive.
6. Landscaping will be in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning and
Development Standards Ordinance (ZDSO) and will include a vegetative buffer
along the east property line to shield the adjacent residential use from the project.
In addition, all parking areas, including any parking underneath the Georgia
Avenue Bridge, will be landscaped in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the ZDSO. The parking areas and parking access drives on the north side of
the property will be landscaped to provide a vegetative screen from Shoreline
Drive.
F. Other Development Conditions:
1. The developer will dedicate the entire length of the riverbank, including the section
of Greeneway connector constructed adjacent to the top of the riverbank, to the city.
The riverbank is defined as a strip of land extending along the river frontage of the
property from the waterline of the river to a line eight feet beyond the top of the
bank.
2. The City will be responsible for landscape design, any necessary bank stabilization,
landscape installation, and maintenance of the riverbank and Greeneway connector.
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3. The developer will dedicate the public park area of ±0.25 acres to the city in
conjunction with the dedication of the riverbank and public infrastructure. The
developer will improve the public park area as a passive park prior to dedication.
Amenities may include benches, bicycle racks, drinking fountains, streetlights,
landscaping, lawn areas, and related passive park fixtures. Improvements to the
public park area shall include a feature that clearly delineates the public park land
from privately owned land. The City will be responsible for maintenance of the
park after acceptance of the dedication.
4. The developer will retain the right to construct a private dock for use by the
residents of the project. The location of the private dock shall be between the east
end of the planned park area and a point one hundred-fifty (150) feet west of the
east property line of the parcel. Access to the private dock shall not be across the
Greeneway connector. The private dock may provide up to twelve (12) slips for
permanent moorage of boats owned by residents of River Club Village. Only one
boat, not exceeding thirty (30) feet in length may be permanently moored at each
slip. No slip shall be covered. The private dock may include lighting and the
provision of electric power to individual slips, hose bibs providing water supply to
individual slips, and a keyed privacy gate at the entrance to the dock. No "live
aboard" or houseboats shall be allowed and boats moored at slips shall not be used
for continuous living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes. However, temporary
living and sleeping is permitted for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120)
hours in one thirty (30) day period. No discharge or disposal of any type of waste
into the river shall be allowed. The design and final location of the dock shall be
approved by the Planning Commission through the site plan approval process prior
to construction. The site plan approval for the private dock may be included with
the site plan for phase 1 or may be the subject of a separate site plan.
5. The city will have the right to develop a public dock between the Georgia Avenue
right-of-way and a point one hundred (100) feet east of the Georgia Avenue right-
of-way. The public dock may provide space for a river overlook including benches,
a fishing area, and short-term transit boat docking for no more than twenty-four
(24) hours. The design and final location of the dock shall be approved by the
Planning Commission through the site plan approval process prior to construction.
6. Prior to the preparation of the condominium declaration and condominium
association bylaws, the developer shall resolve the final disposition of the mixed-
use parcel, phase 2, its relationship and responsibilities to the condominium
association, the ultimate size of the mixed-use building, and the location and
amount of parking dedicated to the mixed-use parcel.
7. A temporary sales office and observation deck on the parcel for the purpose of
viewing the property and selling units will be permitted. The locations, access, size,
and design of structures will be permitted subject to the approval of a minor site
plan by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
II. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict,
hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third 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 JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
PDM26-002 The Landing at River Club Planned Development Modification
Prepared by: Kuleigh Baker
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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SECTION 1: PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name The Landing at River Club Planned Development Modification
Applicant Savannah Construction Services, LLC
Engineer Lance Cheely, HFW Companies
Address/Location Landing Drive
Parcel Number 007-18-02-002
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
The Planning Commission is being asked to review a request to revise the Planned Development
Ordinance for The Landing at River Club (North Augusta Golf Venture) Planned Development.
This application is being forwarded to the Planning Commission as a major modification in
consideration of the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code:
NADC 5.7.5 Subsequent Applications
See §5.3.7
5.7.6 Modifications
A general development plan may be amended as provided in this section.
5.7.6.1 Major modifications to the development plan are changes that affect the content
of the general development plan, except as provided in §5.7.6.2. Such modifications shall
be reviewed and approved in the same manner as the original general development plan.
5.7.6.2 Minor modifications to the general development plan include changes to the mix
of uses, location and sequence of phases and sub phases, and development schedule.
5.7.6.3 The Planning Commission may approve a minor modification to a general
development plan at a regular meeting if it is consistent with the criteria for approval in
the ordinance approving the PD general development plan.
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a. A minor modification application shall be reviewed in the same manner as the
original general development plan. However, no public hearing or public notice shall
be required.
b. An applicant proposing a minor modification involving a shift in density or intensity
between phases of a development shall provide a concept plan that shows, at a scale
consistent with the general development plan, the street layout, the densities and
intensities for each development phase, and compliance with the connectivity ratio
in §14.19 for all streets within the proposed development.
Given the revisions affect the overall density and allowed square footage of development, staff
agrees that the modification requested is a major modification and is being forwarded to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council as such.
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the requested modification to determine if
the change is consistent with the criteria for approval in the ordinance approving the PD general
development plan.
The Planning Commission may recommend that City Council approve, approve with modified
text, or deny the request.
5.7.7 Scope of Approval
5.7.7.1 If the application is approved, the development shall comply with the approved
PD general development plan, meeting the requirements of these and other regulations,
as supplemented or modified by the City Council in the particular case as part of the
ordinance approving the general development plan, and shall conform to any time or
priority limitations established by the Planning Commission on beginning and
completion of the development as a whole or in specified stages.
5.7.7.2 In taking action to recommend the approval of a PD general development plan
to establish the approved PD, the Planning Commission shall pass upon the adequacy of
the application, in form and substance relative to any agreements, contracts, deed
restrictions, sureties, or other instruments involved, and before development may
proceed, such instruments shall be approved by appropriate officers and agencies.
5.7.7.3 Once a PD District is established on the Official Zoning Map, no development
shall occur and no development application or building permit shall be approved therein
unless the city has approved a general development plan and other subordinate plans
and reports for the development as adopted by the Planning Commission, in whole or in
stages that are deemed satisfactory in relation to the total development. Upon
approval, building permits shall be issued in such manner as for building permits
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generally. All plans and reports approved shall be binding on the applicants and any
successors in title so long as the PD zoning is applicable.
5.7.7.4 The general development plan may be approved such to an overall gross density
or intensity. Dwelling units or floor area allocated to a phase of development may be
transferred to another phase as a minor modification provided that the overall gross
density or intensity is not exceeded.
5.7.7.5 The general development plan may be approved subject to an overall gross
density or intensity per phase of development. In such cases, the Planning Commission
may approve a designated number of dwelling units, referred to herein as “flex units,”
or floor area, referred to herein as “flex intensity,” that may be added to or distributed
between any phase subject to approval of a minor modification, so long as the gross
density or gross intensity for the overall project or phase, as designated by the general
development plan conditions, is not exceeded.
5.7.7.6 A General Development Plan, a phased development plan for the purposes of
this section, approval or conditional approval shall expire five (5) years from the date of
approval unless a building or grading permit has been issued and construction has
commenced. The applicant may apply for and the Planning Commission may grant
extensions on such approval for additional periods up to one (1) year each but not to
exceed five (5) extensions. If an amendment to this Chapter is adopted by the City
Council subsequent to the General Development Plan approval that would preclude the
initial approval, a request for an extension may not be granted. The expiration and
extension of major subdivision and site plans approved pursuant to a General
Development Plan within a PD District shall be governed by the provisions of §§5.8.3.5.d
and 5.6.7.5, respectively. (Adopt. 8-16-10; Ord. 2010-12)
SECTION 3: PUBLIC NOTICE
Per NADC Table 5-1, a notice of the Planned Development modification request and scheduled
date of the Planning Commission public hearing was mailed to property owners within 200 feet
of the subject property on May 22, 2026. The property was posted with the required public
notice on May 27, 2026. A public notice of the Planned Development modification request and
scheduled date of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in The North Augusta
Star and on the City’s website at www.northaugustasc.gov on May 27, 2026.
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SECTION 4: SITE HISTORY
When the dams were constructed on the Savannah River and the flood elevation was lowered in
1994, the City developed much of the available Savannah River frontage for private residential
use and ownership. In 1995, the River Golf Club (North Augusta Golf Venture) was zoned Planned
Development and included a golf course, clubhouse, and single-family residential units along the
river. The development includes protected wetlands areas that are important, as development
along the Savannah River has re-shaped the riverbank, stabilized areas with stone rip-rap, and
eliminated areas of natural riverbank vegetation.
Ordinance No. 2004-14 adopted on August 2, 2004, amended Ordinance No. 96-03, the original
PD Ordinance for the North Augusta Golf Venture Planned Development to modify the use of a
4.28 acre portion of the development to provide a mix of residential, retail, office, restaurant,
park space, and a Greeneway connection to be developed in three phases.
The subject of this application is Phase 2, the mixed use portion of the development program in
Ordinance No. 2004-14. The allowed uses call for retail, office, restaurant, and residential not to
exceed 25% of the total floor area. The applicant is requesting residential uses for up to 75% of
the project area. The request also removes a section of the development conditions requiring a
Greeneway connection, as this improvement has been implemented with ongoing improvements
to Riverside Village.
SECTION 5: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Vacant Residential Single Family PD, Planned
Development
North Single-Family Residential Residential Single Family/Open
Space Preservation
PD, Planned
Development
South Recreation Residential Single Family PD, Planned
Development
East Recreation/Single-Family
Residential
Residential Single Family PD, Planned
Development
West Recreation/Transportation Mixed Use PD, Planned
Development
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Access – The site currently has access from Landing Drive off of the Shoreline Drive traffic circle
in the River Club development.
Topography – The subject parcel was previously graded and is relatively flat.
Utilities – All utilities must be extended to the property. Water and wastewater are available
from Landing Drive.
Floodplain – The property is located in a Zone AE Regulatory Floodway as indicated on the FEMA
FIRM panel 45003C0476F. Flood Zone AE is a high-risk area with a 1% annual chance of flooding
(often called the 100-year floodplain) due to the proximity to the Savannah River.
Drainage Basin – The subject property is located in the Waterworks Basin. The basin flows from
commercially dense areas along Martintown Road and Knox Avenue downstream through the
River Golf Club. Sampling results are good to fair; however, stream channel integrity in the basin
is poor and has been negatively affected by excessive flows. The basin is heavily developed
already, but new development is encouraged to include detention to remedy stresses to the
basin.
SECTION 6: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The applicant, Savannah Construction Services, LLC, is requesting modifications to the approved
Planned Development Ordinance and General Development Plan for The Landing at River Club
(North Augusta Golf Venture) Planned Development. The request focuses on Phase 2 of Tract A
of The Landing at River Club development, an approximately 0.30 acre parcel. This phase is
expected to be the final phase of construction for the overall River Club development.
The applicants have provided changes to the Planned Development Narrative and Planned
Development General Development Plan Ordinance to clarify the marketing strategy, land use
plan, and development program and ensure consistency with the proposed changes and current
development on site.
Summary of Proposed Changes
1. Updates to the Planned Development Ordinance – Phase 2 – Use Description: The current
PD Ordinance No. 2004-14 use description allows retail, office, restaurant, residential not to
exceed 25% of the total floor area on 0.30 acres, 14,700 square feet of habitable building space.
The applicant requests residential uses up to 75% of the total floor area.
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2. Updates to the Planned Development Ordinance – Other Development Conditions: Removes
section I. F. 3. Of Ordinance No. 2004-14 which states “The Developer will construct the (8) foot
concrete Greeneway connector within the dedicated riverbank from the east side of the Georgia
Avenue right of way on the west, to the east end of the planned park area. The developer will
construct a public or public access sidewalk of between four and five feet in width from the end
of the Greeneway connector to Shoreline Drive.” This improvement has been implemented with
ongoing improvements to Riverside Village.
Staff Evaluation
Staff is not required to provide a recommendation for the modification. All information following
is provided for reference only.
• Under the currently approved Ordinance No. 2004-14, Phase 2 of Tract A permits a mix
of retail, office, restaurant, and residential uses on the 0.30-acre parcel, with a
maximum of 14,700 square feet of habitable building space. Residential uses are
expressly capped at no more than 25 percent of the total floor area under the existing
ordinance. The applicant is requesting that this residential cap be increased from 25
percent to 75 percent of the total floor area. This shifts the intended character of the
parcel, moving it from a primarily commercial/mixed-use orientation toward a
predominantly residential one. The total allowable habitable building area of 14,700
square feet would remain unchanged; only the proportion of residential and non-
residential uses would be modified.
• The Planning Commission should evaluate whether the proposed change remains
consistent with the overall vision and character of The Landing at River Club as
established by the original General Development Plan, and whether the shift toward a
more residential program is compatible with the surrounding development context and
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Staff encourages the Planning Commission to keep in mind that in the case of Sinkler v.
County of Charleston, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the parameters set out
in South Carolina Code Section 6-29-720, which requires a Planned Development to be
comprised of housing of different types and densities and compatible commercial uses,
and to be characterized by a unified site design for a mixed-use development. In making
a recommendation to City Council, the Planning Commission should carefully evaluate
whether the proposed modification, when considered in the context of the overall
completed development, preserves a meaningful and genuine mixed-use character
consistent with the requirements of state law.
• Staff notes that this removal of the verbiage regarding the Greeneway connection is
administrative in nature, as it reflects the completion of an obligation already fulfilled
rather than an elimination of any required public amenity.
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• If an ordinance to approve the General Development Plan is adopted by the Mayor and
City Council, a site plan or preliminary plat, as applicable, will be submitted to the
Planning Department and forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration at a
later date according to the procedures outlined in the PD Ordinance and North Augusta
Development Code.
SECTION 7: ATTACHMENTS
1. Maps
2. Public Hearing Notice
3. Application Materials
4. Proposed Ordinance
5. Revised Narrative
6. Revised PD Exhibits
cc: Savannah Construction Services, LLC, via email
Lance Cheely, HFW Companies, 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,June 17, 2026, 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
application:
PDM26-002– PlannedDevelopmentModification – A requestbySavannah Construction
Services,LLCtomodifytheRiverClub(NorthAugustaGolfVenture)PlannedDevelopment.
Therequestaffects ±0.30acreszonedPD,PlannedDevelopment,TPN007-18-02-022shown
asTract A onTheLandingatRiverClubplat. Therequestistorevisethedevelopmentprogram
oftheNorthAugustaGolfVenturePDOrdinancetoallowresidentialusesupto75%ofthetotal
floorareaoftheMixed Use buildinginPhase2.
Documents related to the applicationswill be available forpublic inspection after June 11, 2026
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 these
casesareencouraged to attend or provide written comments to planning@northaugustasc.gov
by Noon on June 17th.
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 2026-15
AMENDING ARTICLE XV, SECTIONS 2-286 THROUGH 2-290, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITION OF
TOURISM MANAGER AS TOURISM DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta established the Department of Tourism pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2023-29; and
WHEREAS, since the establishment of the Department of Tourism, the Department's
responsibilities have expanded to include additional tourism, recreation, greeneway, event, and facility
management functions; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council find that the title of Tourism Director more accurately reflects the
leadership, management, and administrative responsibilities of the position; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council desire to amend Article XV, Sections 2-286 through 2-290, of the
Code of Ordinances to reclassify the position of Tourism Manager as Tourism Director.
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 Article XV,
Sections 2-286 through 2-290, of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as follows:
ARTICLE XV. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM; DIRECTOR OF TOURISM;
DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR.
Sec. 2-286. Establishment of Department of Tourism; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Tourism. The Department shall provide advice
and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and others who
inquire regarding matters of tourism and events.
Sec. 2-287. Establishment of office and appointment of Director.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Director of Tourism who shall
be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-288. Control and management of the Department.
The Director shall be responsible for the administration and management of the
Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with such
administrative duties.
Sec. 2-289. Duties of Department of Tourism Director generally.
The Department under the direction of the Director shall:
(1) Be responsible for the promotion of locations throughout the City as a viable,
competitive, and preferred option for local and national meetings, events, and
celebrations for business and leisure.
(2) Direct the daily operations of the Tourism Department including all tourism
and event facilities; Coordinate joint use of city tourism and event facilities with
community groups.
(3) Take necessary steps to ensure the safety of citizens that utilize tourism
facilities, attend special events and take part in any activity offered by the
department and/or City.
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Sec. 2-290. Approval authority during times of absence of Director.
(1) The Director is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of the
Tourism Director at times when the Director is unavailable as result of physical
absence from the office. In order for such designation of authority to be effective,
the Tourism Director would need to provide written authorization, setting forth
the specific dates that the designee would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Tourism Director, the City
Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the authority of the
Tourism Director. In order for such designation of authority to be effective, the
City Administrator would need to provide written authorization, setting forth the
specific dates that the designee would have such authority.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all references in the Code of Ordinances to "Tourism Manager"
shall be interpreted to mean "Tourism Director."
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
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 JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16
AUTHORIZING A RESTRUCTURING OF THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT TO INCORPORATE
GREENEWAY OPERATIONS, STAFF, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina and the Ordinances of the City of
North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to City Council a balanced budget for
the budget year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a restructuring of the Tourism Department is
necessary to incorporate Greeneway operations, facilities, staff, and programs into the Department and
to provide a unified management structure for tourism, recreation, events, and visitor-serving facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that adjustments to certain position classifications and
pay grades are necessary to reflect the expanded duties and responsibilities associated with this
restructuring; and
WHEREAS, this restructuring is to be accomplished within available appropriations as
authorized by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire for the organizational and compensation
changes authorized herein to become effective with the pay period beginning July 28, 2026.
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:
Section I. The City Council hereby authorizes a restructuring of the Tourism Department as
follows:
Department Current Position Current
Grade Proposed Position Proposed
Grade
Tourism Tourism Manager 33 Tourism Director 38
Tourism Tourism & Marketing Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Events Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Center Program Coordinator 10 Tourism Facilities Coordinator 12
In addition, responsibility for the Greeneway Division, including the Greeneway Coordinator
position, two Grounds Worker III positions, associated facilities, programs, equipment, and
operational responsibilities, shall be transferred to the Tourism Department with no change in
position classification or pay grade.
Section II. 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, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section IV. This Ordinance shall become effective upon second and final reading; however,
the personnel reclassifications, pay grade adjustments, departmental transfers, and
organizational changes authorized herein shall be implemented effective with the pay period
ending July 28, 2026.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35
DESIGNATING VALET SERVICE AREAS WITHIN RIVERSIDE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the City established a valet parking program within Riverside Village through
Resolution No. 2026-02 to improve parking availability, traffic circulation, pedestrian safety, and visitor
access to businesses and destinations within the district; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Village continues to experience increased visitation, commercial activity,
and parking demand; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the Sharon Jones Amphitheater traffic circle and the first floor
of the Riverside Village Hotel Parking Deck as appropriate locations to support the efficient operation of
the City's valet parking program; and
WHEREAS, reserving the Sharon Jones Amphitheater traffic circle, including the parking spaces
located within and immediately adjacent to the traffic circle, for valet operations during valet operating
hours will improve traffic flow, customer access, and parking management within Riverside Village; and
WHEREAS, reserving the first floor of the Riverside Village Hotel Parking Deck for valet parking
operations during valet operating hours will provide an efficient and centralized location for valet vehicle
storage and retrieval; and
WHEREAS, these designated valet service areas are consistent with the City's ongoing efforts to
improve parking management, pedestrian safety, and economic vitality within Riverside Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, as follows:
1. Designates the Sharon Jones Amphitheater traffic circle, including all parking spaces located within
and immediately adjacent to the traffic circle, as a valet service area reserved exclusively for valet
operations during the operating hours of the City's authorized valet service.
2. Designates the first floor of the Riverside Village Hotel Parking Deck as a valet service area
reserved for vehicles parked through the City's authorized valet service during valet operating
hours.
3. The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to establish and modify valet operating hours as
necessary and to implement all signage, traffic control measures, parking restrictions, and
operational procedures necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
4. The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to take all necessary actions to implement the
provisions of this Resolution and coordinate with City staff, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure
its effective administration.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ____ DAY OF JULY, 2026.
_________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE CPST IV SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
WHEREAS, a referendum on the reimposition of the Capital Projects Sales Tax in Aiken
County was held on November 6, 2018, and resulted in the voters’ approval of the ballot on
reimposition of the tax, and the Aiken County Council declared the results of the referendum in
Resolution Number 18-11-178 approved by Council on November 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, through a series of actions including Resolution 2020-
09, Resolution 2021-31, Resolution 2024-09, and most recently Resolution 2026-17, reprioritized
CPST IV projects and reallocated funding based on project performance, feasibility, and updated
needs; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2026-17 adopted the Fourth Reprioritized Project and Funding
List for CPST IV and authorized the updated allocation of funds among eligible capital projects;
and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 2026-17, the Safety and Security Improvements for the
Municipal Building was revised to priority position 10; and
WHEREAS, the City staff have recommended these improvements to consist of badging
access to non-customer facing office spaces, life cycle replacement of camera systems and
associated IT infrastructure, as well as physical safety improvements to the Planning &
Development reception area; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to proceed with the implementation of these authorized CPST
IV funded improvements in accordance with the adopted reprioritized funding plan.
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:
1. The City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to complete
this project in an amount not to exceed $300,000
2. Badging systems, cameras, and associated IT infrastructure shall be procured via SC State
Contract or other cooperative purchasing agreement.
3. Physical safety improvements to the Planning & Development Department will be
procured via competitive bidding in accordance with City’s Procurement Ordinance.
4. Funds not expended in support of this project will remain available in Capital Project Sales
Tax IV for other Council directed projects.
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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 JULY, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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