Aiken Planning Commission backs higher downtown height
The Aiken Planning Commission unanimously approves raising downtown building height from 50 to 55 feet and sends the measure to City Council for October 26 final vote. Hotel Aiken expansion plans hinge on the ordinance, with support from Neel Shah and local business leaders and some opposition from residents.
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Neel Shah
Richland Avenue
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Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
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Jameson
Gary Jordan
Molly Gray
City Council advances Gem Lakes road repair plan in Aiken
The City of Aiken will have its city manager investigate the Gem Lakes extension road failures with the Engineering and Utilities Department, aim to fix sewer storm water and potable water trenches, and resurface streets after taking ownership. The council approved an amended bid by 5-2, shifting financial responsibility to developers and exploring funding options, with initial cost estimates around 500000.
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John Klimm
Reggie Ebner
Klimm
Steve Eisner
Todd Gaul
Gem Lakes
Aiken Engineering and Utilities
George Grinton
Grinton
Council
City faces funding split for road repairs and timing
Klimm says Oct 26 council briefing cannot decide funding under Ebners motion. Public bidding triggers a three month process, and borrowing may be best as the city is debt free. He argues taxpayers should fund roads used 20 years hence via long loans. Klimm will update council at the Oct 26 meeting.
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Aiken Tech wins approval for Jefferson Davis Highway signal
The South Carolina DOT approves a traffic signal at one of Aiken Technical College entrances on Jefferson Davis Highway. Senator Tom Young says a decision on which entrance will host the signal is needed before design and funding can proceed, with a 12 to 18 month timeline once work begins. Local business owner Alvin Padgett notes multiple accidents and supports the project.
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Aiken Technical College
Jefferson Davis Highway
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R-Aiken
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Alvin Padgett
Palmetto Tire and Brakes
Palmetto
Padgett
Jefferson Davis
Cindy Kubovic
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