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Council hears concerns over traffic, separation waivers for 131-lot planned residential proposal on Edgefield Highway
Summary
At first reading, council reviewed a concept plan to annex 38.9 acres on Edgefield Highway for a 131-lot planned residential development; Planning Commission recommended conditions including traffic mitigation and a 6-foot fence, while residents raised safety and left-turn concerns at the SC‑19 curve.
A 131-lot planned residential project proposed for about 38.9 acres on Edgefield Highway, Williams Lane and Union Church Lane drew close scrutiny from the Aiken City Council and nearby residents at first reading Thursday.
City planning staff described a concept plan that envisions single-family lots (sizes from about 5,875 to 8,375 square feet), a proposed density of about 3.37 lots per acre, and roughly seven acres of common open space. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended annexation, planned residential zoning and approval of the concept plan subject to nine conditions: monument sign limits, traffic-calming features, a…
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