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Votes at a glance: Aiken council approves annexations, rezoning and ordinance readings
Summary
At its July 13 meeting the Aiken City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda (two annexations and a stormwater code amendment), rezoned property on Rudy Mason Parkway to general business, approved annexation and concept plan for 877 Dougherty Road, and advanced several first readings including an economic incentive and property-transfer measures.
At the July 13 Aiken City Council meeting, members voted unanimously on multiple items across consent, old business and new business.
Consent agenda: Council approved three consent items that included ordinances to annex property at 2916 Mississippi Avenue (zone RS-10), annex certain property at 538 Bluebird Lane (zone GB general business), and amendments to city code sections on stormwater management. City staff read the titles and council approved the consent agenda without comment.
Old business: On second reading, council approved rezoning about 2.35 acres on Rudy Mason Parkway from RS-10 to general business to bring the property into conformance with the comprehensive plan. Council also approved second reading to annex 877 Dougherty Road, zone it planned commercial and approve a concept plan for an HVAC business with six parking spaces (one handicap-designated).
New business first readings: Council advanced first readings, each with unanimous support, for an economic development incentives ordinance for Homesite LLC’s Kershaw Street/Richland Avenue East residential project (estimated investment up to $1.8 million; incentive not to exceed $20,000), for a proposal to transfer Shaws Creek Reserve to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, and to supplement the sale agreement tied to the Hotel Aiken redevelopment to extend the due-diligence period (staff estimated a potential closing in August 2026).
Where recorded, motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice or hand; meeting notes recorded the votes as unanimous. Items approved on second reading are final unless otherwise noted; first-reading items will return for later action.
