Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MARCH 27, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows in minutes are hyperlinks to the recording Attachment 1—STAFF REPORT Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, Brian Boan, Brian Wurst, William O'Neal. Staff: Michael Robertson, Eddie Bernard, Brittany Johnson, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Mr. Boan moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of Minutes Mr.Wurst moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Boan 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 approval including all staff comments for the following items: ➢ Professional Dental Office, Market at Mill Creek, Hwy 41, TMS# 594-05-00- 228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Starling Chevrolet, Car Wash and Site Revisions, 1607 Hwy 17N, TMS# 559- 00-00-021, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 2 of 7 ➢ eGroup Expansion, 480 Wando Park Blvd., TMS# 537-00-00-067, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Brookgreen Towne Centre Lot C-2 Revisions, 736 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 532- 02-00-129, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ 1558 Ben Sawyer Cell Tower, 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd., TMS# 532-00-00-002, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Shem Drive Office Building Revisions, 26 Shem Drive, TMS# 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Hyatt Place Towne Centre Revisions, Palmetto Grande Dr., TMS#558-00-00- 102, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining on items #4 (Brookgreen Towne Centre) and #9 (Hyatt Place Towne Centre). F. Business 1. Professional Dental Office, Market at Mill Creek, Hwy 41, TMS# 594-05-00- 228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 2. Starling Chevrolet, Car Wash and Site Revisions, 1607 Hwy 17N, TMS# 559- 00-00-021, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture 3. eGroup Expansion, 480 Wando Park Blvd., TMS# 537-00-00-067, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 4. Brookgreen Towne Centre Lot C-2 Revisions, 736 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 532-02-00-129, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture There were approved through a consent motion. 5. Atlantic Beach House, 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd., TMS# 532-00-00-002, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Martin Koch, architect, Mr. Bill Maddox, and Ms. Kelly Cain reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Santilli closed public comment. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Boan agreed with staff comments on the photometric plan and the fixture utilized. He suggested that there should not be any light trespass along the  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 3 of 7 northeast elevation because of the proximity to the beach. He cautioned using acrylic lenses as they tend to yellow and corrode. Mr. Wurst referred to sheet A 4.26 and asked if the portion of the north elevation was what staff suggested needed restudy. Mr. Robertson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Wurst stated that some of the materials should be reconsidered. Mr. Maddox reviewed the justification for the materials and design for the north elevation. Mr. O’Neal asked about the comments regarding tree protection, easements, and buffers. He suggested that changes could significantly alter the design. Mr. Maddox stated that an extensive tree survey has been completed and there is a preservation plan that has been determined. He stated that they are amenable to working with staff in this effort as well. Mr. O’Neal expressed concern that if not allowed the minor encroachment, the design would need to be altered. Mr. Wurst moved for approval including landscape and site and civil comments to include the restudy of the section of the Type II elevation to have it feel more vertical to lessen the broad façade. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor. 6. 1558 Ben Sawyer Cell Tower, 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd., TMS# 532-00-00-002, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 7. Shem Drive Office Building Revisions, 26 Shem Drive, TMS# 532-02-00-069, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture These were approved through a consent motion. 8. Aloft Revisions, 1365 Old Georgetown Rd., TMS# 559-13-00-025, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Chris Allred and Wofford Stribling reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Stribling stated that they are amenable to addressing all staff comments regarding landscaping. Mr. Boan asked what was previously located where the meeting space is now proposed. Mr. Allred answered that it was a walkway.  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 4 of 7 There being no comments, Ms. Santilli closed public comment. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst moved for approval including staff comments. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. 9. Hyatt Place Towne Centre Revisions, Palmetto Grande Dr., TMS#558-00- 00-102, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This was approved through a consent motion. 10. Brighton Swim Academy Revisions, 8717 Laurel Grove Lane, TMS# 598-00- 00-100, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Robert Gerber reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Boan asked if the columns were structural. Mr. Gerber answered in that it was previously thought that the columns would be needed but it was later determined that they are not needed for structural support. Mr. O’Neal asked if the drainage moves away from the building. Mr. Gerber answered in the affirmative. Mr. O’Neal asked if gutters would be installed. Mr. Gerber answered in the negative. Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments (attachment 1). Mr. Wurst asked if this is the final color of the cantilevers. Mr. Gerber answered in the affirmative. Mr. Wurst moved for approval including staff comments. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor.  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 5 of 7 11. Midtown Community Park, 1151 Midtown Ave., TMS#559-00-00-537, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Todd Richardson and Mr. Jason Hutchinson reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Boan asked if lighting would be included for the different areas. Mr. Richardson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Boan suggested that this is a good concept for the area. He cautioned to be cognizant of the lighting going forward to ensure there is no light trespass. Mr. Wurst asked about the sidewalk between the street and the parking area and if there is a grass area between. Mr. Richardson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Wurst asked about the angled sidewalk. Mr. Richardson answered that it was a design choice to differentiate between the townhome project and this area. Mr. O’Neal suggested that the drainage should be studied to ensure there is proper drainage for the site. He stated that in regard to requirements outlined in staff comments that were not included in the PD, he suggested that this should be worked out with staff. Mr. Robertson noted that the Board does not have purview over zoning issues and suggested that these elements should be discussed with staff. Mr. Richardson stated that based on the staff comments, he would like to defer in order to address these issues. Mr. Robertson stated that the preliminary approval would not “lock in” requirements that were not required by zoning code. Mr. Richardson expressed concern with moving forward without these items being confirmed. Mr. Robertson suggested that the Board could give preliminary approval with the other issues worked out with staff prior to final approval being requested. Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Boan asked about the buffer comments. Ms. Johnson answered that staff discovered that the buffer comments would not apply to this project.  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 6 of 7 Mr. Wurst suggested that the restroom plans should be reviewed to ensure they meet all ADA requirements as the drawings depict that this might not be the case. Mr. O’Neal moved for approval with addressing all staff comments. Mr. Boan seconded the motion. All in favor. 12. Home Depot Revisions, 2213 Hwy 17N, TMS# 588-00-00-145, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Wurst recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Charles Hamilton, Darren Bramlett, and Mr. Hamilton Williams reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Boan asked if this is an after-the-fact approvals. Mr. Williams answered in the affirmative and stated that some changes were reviewed with staff while others, like the bollards, were due to having a different set of plans. Mr. Boan asked if the bollards were on the plans. Mr. Hamilton answered that they were on the building permit plans, but DRB did not see them or approve them. Mr. O’Neal asked about the proposed color of the curb. Mr. Hamilton answered that it would be same burgundy color as shown for the heavy duty concrete area. Mr. O’Neal asked if there is sufficient space between the flag pole and building to meet ADA standards. Mr. Hamilton answered in the affirmative. Mr. O’Neal asked if 4-inch trees could be used. Mr. Bramlett answered that they have a surplus of trees on the site and the smaller trees were easier to obtain. He stated that the root ball is smaller. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Robertson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Robertson noted that the Board should not be making after- the-fact approvals, but changes should be coordinated throughout the life of the project and prior to those changes being implemented. He suggested that the Board should look at projects as a whole and not piece meal and is the reason for requiring complete project plans to be submitted for approval. Mr. Hamilton stated that it was not their intention to circumvent the process and suggested that there was confusion with the plans that were forwarded when the building permit was issued were not the plans that were approved by  Design Review Board March 27, 2019 Page 7 of 7 the Board. Mr. Robertson suggested that some of the issue was not having coordination between the design teams of Home Depot. Mr. Boan asked if a portion of the request can be approved. Mr. Robertson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Boan agreed with staff that the reason for the DRB process is to see the project as a whole. He suggested that the field changes should be brought to the Town as soon as possible rather than waiting until the end of the project. Mr. O’Neal stated that he believes there should be some middle ground achieved going forward. He suggested that a good solution can be determined and suggested that the front of the store is the more important elevation. He suggested that the bollards around the flagpole are not needed and suggested that there could be an ADA issue there as well. He suggested that the bollards on the side elevations of the store could remain. He suggested that the issue of the trees in the parking island should be deferred in order to work with staff. Mr. O’Neal asked if the painted curb can be remedied. Mr. Hamilton answered that they are amenable to installing the metal curb as recommended by staff. He stated that he would not want to delay the issuance of a CO. Mr. Bernard stated that they have a CO contingent on resolving these outstanding issues. Ms. Santilli suggested that some of these items would not be resolved at this meeting and suggested that the applicant should work with staff to resolve these issues and then bring them back to the Board. Mr. Boan moved for approval including staff comments and specific and general Board comments for items A, B, E, and G included in the staff report; for item C in staff report, the flagpole can remain with the bollards around the flagpole removed; items D, F, H, and I in staff report are deferred to work with staff for a resolution on those items. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. Wurst abstaining. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB03272019