Public Works and Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingCharleston, SC · January 28, 2020
Agenda
JOHN J. TECKLENBURG
City of Charleston MICHAEL METZLER
Mayor
South Carolina Interim Director of
Public Service
Department of Public Service
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
AMENDED AGENDA
There will be a meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee on Tuesday,
January 28, 2020 to begin at 2:30 pm., first floor conference room at City Hall. The
following items will be heard:
A. Invocation
B. Approval of Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes
January 14, 2020 – Deferred
C. Request to Set a Public Hearing
None
D. Acceptance and Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements
1. Approval to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance of
720LF concrete sidewalk, granite curb and street trees at Washington
Street (S-1022) and (S-2387) and Vernon Street (S-221) in conjunction
with the project at 31 & 32 Laurens Street.
a. Letter
b. Map
E. Requests for Permanent Encroachments
1. 838 Morrison Drive- Morrison yard Apartments permanent structures
(steps, retaining wall) and non-standard paving materials in sidewalk
encroachment in City right of way. This encroachment is permanent.
2. 850 Morrison Dr.- Morrison Yard Office – Installing permanent structures
and non-standard paving materials in sidewalk encroachment in City right
of way. This encroachment is permanent.
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261
F. Temporary Encroachments Approved by The Department of Public Service
(For information only)
1. 1 Chalmers St. - Installing 2 steal handrails on brick step encroaching
in City right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
January 13, 2020
2. 11 Fulton St.- Dunes Properties - Installing 32” X 22” right angled
sign above the City right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary.
Approved January 13, 2020
3. 38 Nassau St. – Installing 2 window boxes 44”X8”X9” first floor
onto façade in City right-of-way. This encroachment is
temporary. Approved January 13, 2020.
4. 184 King St. – LePrince Art, Inc -Installing 2 planters
encroaching 5” and bench encroaching 4” in the City Right-of-
Way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January 13,
2020.
5. 209 E. Bay – Sipango – Installing 24” X 42” right angled sign above
the City right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
January 13, 2020.
6. 373 Stefan Dr. - Installing 6ft vinyl fence encroaching in City
drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary.
Approved January 13, 2020.
7. 1613 Juliana St. - Installing irrigation encroaching in City right of way.
This encroachment is temporary. Approved January 13, 2020.
8. 1617 Juliana St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January
13, 2020.
9. 1621 Juliana St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January
13, 2020.
10. 1635 Juliana St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January
13, 2020.
11. 1639 Juliana St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January
13, 2020.
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261
12. 2615 Daniel Island Dr. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City
right of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
January 13, 2020.
13. 2620 Daniel Island Dr. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City
right of way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
January 13, 2020.
14. 2708 Waker St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right of
way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January 13,
2020.
15. 2709 Waker St. – Transfer irrigation encroaching in City right of
way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved January 13,
2020.
16. 6169 Fieldstone Cir. – Installing 6ft picket fence to existing
fence encroaching in City right of way. This encroachment is
temporary. Approved January 13, 2020.
G. Stormwater Management Department Update
1. Medical District Tunnel Extension Project – Professional Services Contract
Amendment #1 with Davis & Floyd to Complete Design of the Ehrhardt
Street Tunnel for $575,510,00.
2. Spring-Fishburne Drainage Project - Professional Services Contract with
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc for the Monitoring of Mitigation
Projects for $88,237.00
3. Market Street Drainage Improvements and Streetscape – Professional
Services Contract Amendment #14 with Davis & Floyd for Additional Design
Services for $58,500.00.
4. Ordinance to Amend the Stormwater Design Standards Manual and Increase
Fees Associated with Stormwater Plan Review, Stormwater Inspections, and
Transfers.
5. Authorize staff to prepare amendments to the Construction Noise Ordinance
adopted by the Public Works and Utilities Committee
6. Stormwater Project Updates
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261
Councilmember Keith Waring,
Chairperson
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative
formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation or other accommodation please
contact Janet Schumacher at (843) 577-1389 or email to schumacherj@charleston-
sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261
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Mr. Kirk R. Richards, P.E.
Assistant District Maintenance Engineer
SCOOT-District Six
6355 Fain Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
RE: Maintenance of street trees, concrete sidewalk and granite curb at 31 & 32
Laurens Street on Washington Street Row (S-1022) and (S-2387) to include Vernon
Street (S-221 ).
Dear Mr. Richards:
This letter concerns the proposed installation of street trees, concrete sidewalk and
granite curb to be constructed in conjunction with the project at 31 & 32 Laurens Street known as
Washington Street Row.
The City Council of Charleston, at its meeting held January 28, 2020, agreed to accept
maintenance responsibility for street trees, concrete sidewalk and granite curb within the State
maintained right-of-way shown on the attached drawing and which will be
constructed under a valid SCOOT Encroachment Permit. The City of Charleston agrees to
maintain this sidewalk and comer accessibility ramps in compliance with current ADA and
SCOOT standards (ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, SC Highway
Design Manual, SCOOT Standard Drawings, AASHTO Guide for Development of
Pedestrian Facilities).
Should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 843-724-3754 or at
111ctzlcrm@charlcston-sc.gov.
Sincerely,
2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 · Phone (843) 724-3754 · fax (843) 973-7261
Michael Metzler,
Interim Director of Public Service
Copy to:
Bret Jarotski, Bowman Consulting
Robert Hauck, GIS
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2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401-3506 · Phone (843) 724-3754 · fax (843) 973-7261