Board of Zoning Appeals

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AUGUST 27, 2018 MINUTES Green arrows in Minutes are hyperlinks to the recording. Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Joseph Belton, Chair, David Rubin, Bobby Carrier, Stephen Wood, Stephen Duke, Glyn Cowden. Absent: Barry Wolff. Staff: Michael Robertson, Lynnette Lynes, Jane Yager-Baumrind Mr. Belton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and reviewed the request with the public. 1. Approval of Agenda Mr. Cowden moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Duke seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes was deferred. 3. Public Comment & General Correspondence There being no comments, Mr. Belton continued with the agenda. A. Case V-38-16, 307 Morrison Street. Request for one-year extension in accordance with §156.041 Vested Rights Mr. Wood moved for approval of the request. Mr. Cowden seconded the motion. All in favor. 4. Administration of Oath Mr. Belton administered the oath to those speaking.  Board of Zoning Appeals August 27, 2018 Page 2 of 3 5. Business A. Case S-9-18, 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd., TM#532-00-00-002, Request for Special Exception in accordance with the strict standards of §§156.411(A)(3) (a)-(d); 156.113-156.120; to allow a 160-foot tall, monopole-style, wireless telecommunications facility. Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Jonathan Yates reviewed the request with the Board. He distributed a copy of photo simulations for the Board to review (attachment 2). Mr. Michael Gould reviewed the photo simulations with the Board. Mr. Belton asked if the Board would allow additional time for the applicant. The Board agreed to allow an additional three minutes. Mr. Dexter Rumsey, 1614 Charlotte Circle, stated that he is excited to have the proposed changes occur and is in favor of the request. Mr. Ken Browder, 1632 Home Farm Road, stated that he supports the request and that he is in favor of having upgraded service in the area. He stated that the new design would provide better visual appeal. Mr. Jason Grossclose, 712 Gate Post Dr, suggested that this is a great solution to reduce the number of towers and provide better coverage for the area. He stated that he supports the request. There being no further comments, Mr. Belton closed public comment. Mr. Cowden referenced the Sullivan’s Island cell tower and asked if the proposed tower could be more “stealth-like”. Mr. Yates answered that the RF screening is a better option to provide the increased coverage needed for the area. Mr. Wood asked the difference between this tower and a stealth tower. Mr. Yates answered that this tower would provide service to a greater distance and coverage area. He stated that using the stealth tower would mean a taller tower and might not provide sufficient service. Mr. Wood asked how much more  Board of Zoning Appeals August 27, 2018 Page 3 of 3 height would be needed if a stealth tower was used. Mr. Yates answered that it would mean at least an additional 30 feet. Mr. Carrier asked about the screening around the tower. Mr. Yates provided a photo of the proposed fence. He stated that some additional landscaping and screening that would be needed and they would work with the Design Review Board (DRB) on this issue. Mr. Carrier asked if the Board has purview over landscaping. Mr. Robertson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Cowden moved for approval based on the findings that the request meets all criteria as indicated in their application and staff report. Mr. Wood seconded the motion. Mr. Carrier moved to amend the motion for approval with the condition that landscape and fence are approved by DRB. Mr. Rubin seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Belton called for a vote on the amended motion. All in favor. 6. Approval of Final Orders This item was deferred. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes BOZA08272018