Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 MINUTES Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, Michael Bertin, Napporn Kichanan, Brian Boan, Brian Wurst, William O'Neal. Absent: Mickey Seabrook. Staff: Michael Robertson, Lynnette Lynes, Jane Yager-Baumrind Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 5:06 pm. 1. Approval of Agenda Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Kichanan seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Public Comment & General Correspondence Mr. Kichanan moved for consent approval for the following items: ➢ Tru Hotel Revisions, 1650 Volunteer Lane, 559-00-00-056, Final Approval of Architecture ➢ Towne Centre Barnes and Noble Parking, 558-00-00-100, Final Approval of Site and Landscape ➢ Wando Crossing Façade Upgrades, 1500 Highway 17, 559-14-042, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Shem Drive Mixed Use, 26 Shem Drive, 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Architecture Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no public comment, Ms. Santilli continued with the agenda.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 2 of 7 4. Business A. Tru Hotel Revisions, 1650 Volunteer Lane, 559-00-00-056, Final Approval of Architecture B. 2. Towne Centre Barnes and Noble Parking, 558-00-00-100, Final Approval of Site and Landscape These items were approved through a consent motion. C. Refuel Market at Mill Creek, 2100 Hwy 41, 594-05-00-228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture As the applicant was not present, Mr. Wurst moved for deferral of this item to the end of the agenda. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. D. Wando Crossing Façade Upgrades, 1500 Highway 17, 559-14-042, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This item was approved through a consent motion. E. Home Depot Revisions, 2213 N. Highway 17, 558-00-00-145, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture As the applicant was not present, Mr. Wurst moved for deferral of this item to the end of the agenda. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. F. Market at Oakland Cigar and Wine, South Morgan Point Road, 600-00-00- 075, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This item was withdrawn by staff. G. Shem Drive Mixed Use, 26 Shem Drive, 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Architecture This item was approved through a consent motion.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 3 of 7 H. Earls Court 1, 412 Hibben Street, 532-01-00-141, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture CORRESPONDENCE I. Earls Court 2, 410 Hibben Street, 532-01-00-139, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Chad Besenfelder stated that the architect is running late and asked if they could be deferred to the end of the agenda. The Board agreed to defer both Earls Court 1 and 2 to the end of the agenda. J. Earls Court 3, 404 Hibben Street, 532-01-00-265 & 532-01-00-138, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture This item was withdrawn by staff. K. Home Depot Revisions, 2213 N. Highway 17, 558-00-00-145, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture Mr. Wurst abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Chris Haynes reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Kichanan asked about the Sierra color and asked if there is a sample. Mr. Haynes answered in the negative and stated that they were trying to match more of a plough mud color. Mr. Boan asked the reason for the changes. Mr. Haynes answered that the sign needed to be moved out of the easement. The planter change was to have one continuous planter in the front as it was felt to be more aesthetically pleasing. The fence material change was to have a material that would provide better maintenance longevity and durability. Mr. O’Neal suggested that the switch gear could cause a site distance issue. Mr. Luly reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Kichanan agreed with the changes as proposed.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 4 of 7 Mr. Kichanan moved for approval with the minor staff comments to be addressed and approved by staff. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. Wurst abstaining. L. Earls Court 1, 412 Hibben Street, 532-01-00-141, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Matt Cline reviewed the project with the Board. Mr. Kichanan asked if a portion is cantilevered. Mr. Kenny Craft answered in the affirmative and stated that it is where the staircase is located. He stated that it was cantilevered to allow for parking below. Mr. Kichanan asked about the parking. Mr. Craft showed the parking on the plan for the Board. Mr. Wurst asked if the roof deck would be open for the public. Mr. Craft answered in the negative and stated that it would be for residents. Mr. Wurst asked about fire wall separation. Mr. Craft answered that there would be a fire wall between the first and second floors, not only for fire protection but also for noise reduction. Mr. Wurst asked about the KDAT. Mr. Craft answered that it refers to kiln dried after treatment and is a wood product. Mr. Wurst asked if there would be a wood band for the rafters. Mr. Craft answered that the porch and rafter would have a cornice with trim. Mr. Wurst asked if there would be a wood band on the bottom of the cantilevered portion. Mr. Craft answered in the affirmative and would be anchored in the stucco. Mr. Wurst suggested that the roof door be better protected and sealed. Mr. Craft agreed. Mr. Wurst asked if the bottom floor doors would be differently addressed. Mr. Craft answered in the affirmative. Mr. O’Neal asked about ADA requirements regarding access and parking. Mr. Craft answered in the affirmative and showed the location of the parking for the Board and stated that the ADA parking would be near the CM 3 building. Mr. O’Neal stated that the ADA parking might be required to be closer to the building. Mr. Craft stated that this would be reviewed prior to final review. Mr. Michael Silver, 408 Rose Wilder Lane, expressed concern with the parking and stated that he submitted correspondence today regarding these concerns.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 5 of 7 Ms. Santilli asked if the Board has purview over parking. Mr. Luly answered in the negative and stated that this would be a zoning issue that would be reviewed by staff for compliance. He stated that based on staff review of the submittals, it was determined that CM1 and CM2 of this project could move forward. There being no further comments, Ms. Santilli closed public comments. Mr. Luly reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst stated that he is comfortable with the height. He reiterated that the roof door should be well sealed. He suggested that the building site plans should be separated in order to move forward with approved buildings without delay. Mr. Boan agreed with Mr. Wurst. He stated that he is comfortable with preliminary approval. Mr. Wurst moved for preliminary approval given staff comments and minor Board comments. Mr. Kichanan seconded the motion. All in favor. M. Earls Court 2, 410 Hibben Street, 532-01-00-139, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Matt Cline reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Kenny Craft reviewed the architecture with the Board. Mr. Boan asked if the parking section would be under the cantilevered portion. Mr. Craft answered in the affirmative. Mr. Boan questioned the reason for the residential parking space located at the commercial entrance as opposed to closer to the residential entrance. Mr. Craft answered that this was done in order to front the building on Rose Wilder Lane. Mr. Boan suggested that the residential parking should be moved. Mr. Wurst suggested that the mechanical entrance could be moved around the corner. He also suggested that a hood should be included for the residential door. He suggested that the roof flashing should be reconsidered.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 6 of 7 Mr. Bertin asked about parking fees. Mr. Vince Graham answered that there is a $75 fee. Mr. Bertin asked if the existing residents have been contacted and their concerns taken into consideration. Mr. Graham answered in the affirmative. Mr. Bertin asked who would have purview over the parking. Mr. Luly answered that the Zoning Administrator is reviewing the parking to ensure that it is in compliance with the previously approved plans. Mr. Bertin asked about valet parking. Mr. Graham answered that this would be done in conjunction with the Inn and would be determined with the final plans for the Inn. Ms. Ashley McGraw, 401 Patjens Lane, stated that this is a very congested area and expressed concern with parking issues and that the proposed commercial project would exacerbate this issue. She stated that she is not opposed to the residential portion of the project. Mr. Luly reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Kichanan suggested that the architecture is well done. He suggested that a more developed site plan showing the concrete details, walkways, etc. should be submitted to see how this will work with the project. Mr. Boan suggested that the parking under the cantilever sections should be reconsidered given the kneel wall and entrances to the commercial portions of the building. Mr. O’Neal agreed with architecture comments and reiterated that the ADA requirements should be reviewed. Mr. Bertin suggested that the comments and concerns of existing residents should be taken into consideration. Mr. Wurst moved for preliminary based on staff and Board comments. Mr. Kichanan seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 5 to 1 vote with Ms. Santilli, Mr. Boan, Mr. Wurst, Mr. Kichanan, and Mr. O’Neal in favor; Mr. Bertin opposed.  Design Review Board September 26, 2018 Page 7 of 7 N. Refuel Market at Mill Creek, 2100 Hwy 41, 594-05-00-228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture As the applicant was not present, Mr. Wurst moved for deferral of this item. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB09262018