Development News for Aiken, South Carolina

Design Review Board Approves Home Additions, Postpones One Project

The board discussed application number DES26-010003, requesting approval to designate the structure at 524 Coker Springs Road as a contributing property. The board voted to schedule this for a future meeting. Separately, application number CERD26-001073 for the construction of a single-family home at 1205 and 129 Park Avenue Southeast was postponed due to the applicant's absence. Finally, application number CH26-048, seeking approval to construct a rear edition at 610 Colatin Avenue Southeast, was approved. The board found the proposed project to be in harmony with the district, citing design review manual guidelines. Application number CH26-055, to replace canvas shades at the Aken County Farmers Market with more durable roll-up shades, was also approved as it was deemed in harmony with the district. Application number CER H26-057, for various alterations at 726 Southboundary Avenue Southeast, including window replacements, siding updates, porch modifications, and lantern replacements, was approved, with the board finding the project to be in harmony with the architectural detail and character of the prevailing district.