Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JANUARY 31, 2018 MINUTES Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, Michael Bertin, Napporn Kichanan, Brian Boan, Brian Wurst, Mickey Seabrook. Staff: Michael Robertson, Chris Luly, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and reviewed the procedures with the public. 1. Approval of Minutes Mr. Boan moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the following items through consent: ➢ Vicious Biscuit Co., 409 Coleman Blvd., 517-06-00-062, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Starbucks Houston Northcutt, 953 Houston Northcutt Blvd., 517-00-00-043, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Taco Bell, Highway 17 and South Morgan Point Rd., 600-00-00-074, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Ferry Wharf Hotel and Parking Garage, Harry Hallman Blvd., 517-00-00-247 (Tract 3-W), Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Shem Drive Mixed Use, 26 Shem Dr., 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Hermosa Jewelry/Brown Dog Café Roof Mounted Signage, 307 Simmons St., 532-01-00-152, Final Approval of Architecture Mr. Bertin seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Public Comment & General Correspondence a. Request for one year extension of the Memory Center (TMS 556-00-00- 193, 312 & 191) in accordance with §156.049 Vested Rights Mr. Seabrook moved for approval of the extension. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no comments, Ms. Santilli continued with the agenda.  Design Review Board January 31, 2018 Page 2 of 6 3. Business A. Vicious Biscuit Co., 409 Coleman Blvd., 517-06-00-062, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. B. Starbucks Houston Northcutt, 953 Houston Northcutt Blvd., 517-00-00- 043, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. C. Engel and Volkers Offices , 629 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 517-04-00-105, Final Approval of Architecture Mr. Seabrook moved for deferral. Mr. Bertin seconded the motion. All in favor. D. Taco Bell, Highway 17 and South Morgan Point Rd., 600-00-00-074, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. E. Ferry Wharf Hotel and Parking Garage, Harry Hallman Blvd., 517-00-00- 247 (Tract 3-W), Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. F. Aloft Hotel, 1381 Old Georgetown Rd., 559-13-00-025, 026, 027, 028, 029, Conceptual Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture Mr. Giles Branch, Earthsource Engineering, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Seabrook asked if an arborist report has been completed. Mr. Branch answered in the affirmative and reviewed this on the plan with the Board.  Design Review Board January 31, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Mr. John Crafts, 1349 Old Georgetown Rd, asked where the sidewalk would be located. He expressed concern with traffic congestion and asked that there be sufficient traffic flow to handle the increased traffic. Ms. Santilli asked if the Board has purview over traffic issues. Mr. Robertson answered that only the access to the site would be under the purview of the Board. Mr. Luly and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Christopher Aldren reviewed the architecture with the Board. Mr. Kichanan agreed with staff comments on the sidewalk leading up to the porte cochere and agreed that a different material should be used. He suggested that the larger columns on the porte cochere should be studied with consideration to allow more pedestrian flow. He suggested that the paths could have more plantings. He suggested that the position of the live oaks around the detention basin might be “too tight”. He suggested that the entrance could be softened with additional plantings. Mr. Boan asked about the height of the building and if the surrounding buildings are at a similar height. Mr. Robertson answered that the height is not under the purview of the Board and stated that the height is set by Town Council through the UC-OD. Mr. Wurst asked about the roof elements on the north façade and if there is access to the roof. Mr. Aldren answered that one was for roof access and the other was for architectural balance. Mr. Wurst suggested that the additional one should be eliminated. He suggested that the windows should be similar to the bay window on the south façade for more consistency. He suggested that the brick area should be “ganged together” for a simpler reading of the building. He suggested that materials should be grouped together for a more “smooth” appearance. Mr. Seabrook asked where the stormwater discharges. Mr. Branch showed the location on C-301 for the Board. He stated that it is not showing clear on some of the plan sheets and stated that this would be corrected. Mr.  Design Review Board January 31, 2018 Page 4 of 6 Seabrook asked if preliminary approval can be given is advertised for conceptual. Mr. Robertson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Wurst suggested that the material should break at the fifth level instead of the fourth for better delineation. Mr. Wurst moved for preliminary approval, including staff and Board comments. Mr. Kichanan seconded the motion. All in favor. G. Towne Centre Building K-1a, 1232 Belk Dr., 558-00-00-100, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture Ms. Abigail Richardson and Dalton Hunter, Seamon, Whiteside, and Associates, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked about the window section to the left of the proposed Bluemercury. Mr. Robertson answered that this is an existing building section. He stated that only the corner section would be new. Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). He clarified that staff would be comfortable with preliminary approval with restudy of the entry element. Mr. Seabrook moved for preliminary approval with restudy of elements outlined by staff and approved by staff prior to final submittal. Mr. Bertin seconded the motion. All in favor. H. Holder Offices-Ferry Wharf, 75 Planters Wharf Ln., 517-00-00-245, Final Approval of Architecture Mr. Nathan Schutte reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked if the window mullions would maintain the two colors as previously proposed. Mr. Schutte answered in the affirmative. Mr. Luly and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1).  Design Review Board January 31, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Ms. Santilli closed public comment. Mr. Wurst moved for approval. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. I. Shem Drive Mixed Use, 26 Shem Dr., 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. J. One Belle Hall Exterior Repairs, 1900 Belle Isle Ave., 540-00-00-095, Preliminary Approval of Architecture Mr. Myles Glick and Mr. Chris Melton reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Kichanan asked if an alternate material could be considered for the base instead of using all stucco. Mr. Glick answered that the existing building does not have the foundation to support brick. He suggested that the amount of stucco is reduced by approximately 15%. Mr. Melton noted that the stucco would only be located on the front façade. Mr. Robertson clarified that staff recommends there be a lower water table with the hardiplank coming down to the water table to help break up the solid look of the stucco. Mr. Glick answered that this could be accomplished. Mr. Wurst asked if all of the windows would be replaced. Mr. Glick answered in the affirmative. Mr. Seabrook asked for clarification on the recommendation to change the stucco. Mr. Robertson answered that it would help give a visual appearance that the main portion of the building stands out. Mr. Robertson stated staff would forego reading staff comments with the previous clarification. Mr. Seabrook moved for preliminary approval based on architectural comments. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor.  Design Review Board January 31, 2018 Page 6 of 6 K. Hermosa Jewelry/Brown Dog Café Roof Mounted Signage, 307 Simmons St., 532-01-00-152, Final Approval of Architecture This request was approved by consent motion. 4. Re-adoption of Bylaws Mr. Seabrook moved for approval of the bylaws as presented. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. 5. Election of Officers The Board elected Ms. Santilli as chair and Mr. Boan as vice-chair through a secret ballot. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:13 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB01312018