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Commissioners probe water, hydrant and easement issues for 8‑lot Hummingbird Lane subdivision
Summary
Planning staff reviewed a major-subdivision application from Jada Industries for an 8-lot development off Hummingbird Lane; commissioners and the applicant discussed county-water hookups, a requirement for fire hydrants every 500 feet, DHEC septic approval and access easements for back lots.
Edgefield County planning staff reviewed a major‑subdivision application from Jada Industries for a 10.03‑acre parcel off Hummingbird Lane that would be divided into eight single‑family lots.
A planning staff member told the commission that county rules allow 1‑acre lots where county water and sewer are available; where municipal water is not available, lots must be at least 2.5 acres. The staff member also said the county’s ordinance requires installation of fire hydrants every 500 feet when county water serves a new residential development.
Cliff Russell, representing Jada Industries, said the water infrastructure questions are unresolved and that installing the required 6‑inch line and hydrants could be costly. “That’s gonna take a 6 inch waterline. I think it's always costing more than they should,” Russell said. He added that he has submitted engineering drawings and a DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) application and is awaiting DHEC approval for septic and other site utilities.
The applicant and staff also discussed easement and access issues. The applicant said a previously sold parcel had no recorded easement; he said he has granted an easement for the back property owners to access a county‑maintained road but acknowledged the route is not well maintained and may only serve a limited number of lots. “I’ve granted an easement for them to have access to the county maintained road,” Russell said, while noting the access drive is not maintained.
Commissioner Walsh submitted a written statement recommending conditional approval requiring water service and installation of fire hydrants — or, if those improvements are not provided, approval of a plat with lot sizes of at least 2.5 acres. Planning staff advised that the developer should coordinate with the water and sewer authority to confirm line size and available capacity before final plat approval.
No formal vote was taken. Staff advised the applicant to resolve DHEC issues, confirm water‑main capacity with the county water and sewer authority, and revise the plat as needed (for example, relocating a driveway or adjusting lot access) before the commission’s final action.
