Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD JANUARY 30, 2019 MINUTES Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, Brian Boan, Brian Wurst, William O'Neal, Mickey Seabrook. Staff: Michael Robertson, Eddie Bernard, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm and reviewed the procedures with the Board. A. Approval of Agenda Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of Minutes Mr. Boan moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. C. General Public Comment There being no comments, Ms. Santilli continued with the agenda. D. General Correspondence No Correspondence E. Consent Motions Mr. Wurst moved for consent motion including all staff comments for the following requests: ➢ Gregorie Ferry Landing Revision, 1135 Muhlenbergia Dr, TMS# 580-00-00- 004, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Market at Mill Creek Revisions, 2110 Hwy 41, TMS# 594-05-00-228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Seabrook seconded the motion. All in favor.  Design Review Board January 30, 2019 Page 2 of 6 F. Business 1. Jim & Nicks, 1486 Stuart Engals Blvd., TMS# 559-14-038, Final Approval of Site and Landscape. Ms. Santilli noted that the applicant was not in attendance at this time. Mr. Wurst moved to defer this item to the end of the agenda. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Gregorie Ferry Landing Revision, 1135 Muhlenbergia Dr, TMS# 580-00-00- 004, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture The Board approved this item through a consent motion. 3. Gregory Ferry Self-Storage, 1154 Gregorie Ferry Road, TMS# 580-00-00- 022, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Cochran Harris, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked if the white portions are stucco. Mr. Harris answered in the affirmative. Mr. Wurst asked the reason for the change in material. Mr. Harris answered that this is requested by the owner and contractor. Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst suggested that the changes are improvements to the massing, but agrees with staff comment regarding the stucco and that cementitious siding would be a better option. Mr. Seabrook agreed. Mr. Wurst moved for approval for the change in design with cementitious siding being used where EFS is shown as it is more in keeping with the rural context of the surrounding area. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining.  Design Review Board January 30, 2019 Page 3 of 6 4. Market at Mill Creek Revisions, 2110 Hwy 41, TMS# 594-05-00-228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was approved by consent motion. 5. Legacy Apartments, Corner of Patriot’s Pt. and Harry Hallman, Jr., Blvds., TMS# 517-00-00-246, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Erick Bahl, Carl Sobee, Gary O’Gracki, Paul Peeples, and Gary Collins reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Bahl stated that this has been a long process, but suggested that it should hopefully bring about a better project when completed. Mr. Seabrook moved to grant an additional 5 minutes to the applicant for their presentation. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. The applicant continued with the review of the project. Mr. Boan asked if SCE&G would provide the lighting. Mr. Peeples answered that they are leaning toward private lighting. Mr. Boan asked who provided the photometric lighting design. Mr. Collins answered that the concept design was provided by the architect. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Boan stated that he agrees with staff’s comment regarding the lighting. Mr. Wurst asked about A2.1 and suggested that the left corner balcony should be reconsidered. He referred to A2.2 and suggested that the areas on either side of the bays should be brick as well as the amenity building area. Mr. Seabrook suggested that the changes could be easily resolved with staff, so he would be comfortable with final approval.  Design Review Board January 30, 2019 Page 4 of 6 Mr. Seabrook moved for final approval with resolution of all staff and Board comments with approval by staff. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 6. Ryan Dentistry, 815 Lowcountry Blvd., TMS# 514-00-00-102, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Michael McCormick and Mr. Losse Knight reviewed the project with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked about putting the chair lift on the back corner of the building so it does not protrude and turn the stair so there is a wider landing. Mr. Knight answered that this could be done. Mr. O’Neal asked about the drainage pond. Mr. McCormick answered that it is sufficient for the property drainage. Mr. O’Neal suggested that the positive fall should be restudied for the swale. Mr. McCormick answered that it was not proposed to be piped because of the trees. Mr Seabrook asked if the drainage is located in a town easement. Mr. McCormick answered that he is not sure, but all of the runoff goes to the pond. Mr. O’Neal asked what gravel would be used. Mr. Knight suggested that it would be similar to the existing material. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst suggested that chair lift in the back be restudied. Mr. O’Neal asked about the variances and asked what the resolution is for the gravel parking. Mr. Robertson answered that pervious material can be used for the drive aisle. He stated that the material would have to be approved by the Zoning Administrator or Town Engineer. Mr. McCormick asked if the site plan approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) would mean the gravel was approved. Mr. Robertson answered in the negative and stated that the exception would have to be requested in order to be included.  Design Review Board January 30, 2019 Page 5 of 6 Mr. Wurst moved for approval including all staff and Board comments. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. 7. Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Longpoint Road, TMS# 537-00-00-040, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 8. Atlantic Beach House, 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd., TMS# 532-00-00-002, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 9. Shem Drive Office Building Revisions, 26 Shem Drive, TMS# 532-02-00- 069, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture These items were withdrawn by staff. 10. Jim & Nicks, 1486 Stuart Engals Blvd., TMS# 559-14-038, Final Approval of Site and Landscape. Mr. Landis Kilgore reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Boan asked if the flag would be lit. Mr. Kilgore answered in the affirmative and it would be done through uplighting. He stated that a separate contractor would install the lighting. Mr. Kilgore asked if the alternate location could be approved by staff. Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst suggested that the alternate location could be approved by staff. Mr O’Neal agreed that the location could be approved by staff. He stated that he is not opposed to the flag being located near US17 as long as it does not impede the trees. Mr. Seabrook agreed that the location could be approved by staff. Mr. Seabrook moved for approval of the request with the location of the flagpole approved by staff. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor.  Design Review Board January 30, 2019 Page 6 of 6 G. Re-adoption of Bylaws Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the bylaws. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. H. Elections of Officers The Board voted by secret ballot for Ms. Santilli as chair and Mr. Boan as vice-chair. Mr. Seabrook thanked everyone for his service on the Board. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB01302019