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Developers launch design charrette for Jackson Petroleum site; city says parcel closing expected Dec. 20
Summary
Representatives for the recently awarded Jackson Petroleum site told council they are kicking off a community design charrette this week at the Aiken African American Center for History, Art and Culture; city staff said the parcel was slated to close Dec. 20 and that public input sessions are planned.
Developers and neighborhood representatives told council on Dec. 9 that work to design the redevelopment of the Jackson Petroleum parcel has begun and that city staff expect the property to close this month.
Hillary Head and Christian Zacher, who identified themselves as nearby residents and project representatives, said they are beginning a design charrette and invited council members and the public to participate. They announced open sessions at the Aiken African American Center for History, Art and Culture: one session the following Tuesday at 1 p.m. and another on Thursday from 3:00–4:30 p.m.
City staff previously advised council that public comments had been received about the Jackson Petroleum property and that the city expected that parcel to close on or about Dec. 20. Staff also told council they were purchasing a separate airport parcel slated to close around Dec. 17; those purchases were among the items referenced in a budget amendment the council approved on second reading during the same meeting.
The developers asked the community to meet their architects, Lauren Kelly and Eric Moser, and to give input on site plans during the sessions. The council meeting record shows the developers asked the council and city manager to attend and participate as neighbors.
Why it matters: Community design input can shape site layout, access and programming for a visible parcel; the city’s budget amendment is tied to the parcel closing and related acquisition work.
What to watch next: Public charrette sessions as scheduled, subsequent design‑review board consideration and any formal zoning or site‑plan applications that follow.
