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Council approves first reading to rezone Rudy Mason site for 86‑unit development over objections (6–1)
Summary
On first reading, Aiken City Council approved rezoning ~7.223 acres on Rudy Mason Parkway and Wire Road to Planned Residential for an 86‑unit multifamily development with conditions and a waiver to reduce required recreation space; the vote passed 6–1 after public comment and debate about density, parking and compatibility.
The Aiken City Council voted 6–1 on Jan. 12 to approve first reading of an ordinance to rezone about 7.223 acres on Rudy Mason Parkway and Wire Road from single‑family residential to Planned Residential with an accompanying concept plan for 86 multifamily units.
Staff told council the project would consist of four three‑story apartment buildings totaling 86 units with 136 parking spaces and that the applicant requested a waiver of the required recreation/open space (proposing 13% developed recreation space versus the 20% normally required). Planning Commission had unanimously recommended…
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