Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MAY 29, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows in the minutes are hyperlinks to the recording Staff Report Present:Brian Boan, Vice-chair, Brian Wurst, William O'Neal, Richard Lambert, Cameron Swails. Absent: Beth Santilli. Staff:Michael Robertson, Brittany Johnson, Eddie Bernard, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Boan called the meeting to order at 5:12 pm and reviewed the procedures with the public. A.Approval of Agenda Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. ONeal seconded the motion. All in favor. B.Approval of Minutes Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. ONeal seconded the motion. All in favor. C.General Public Comment There being no public comment, Mr. Boan continued with the agenda. D.General Correspondence No correspondence E.Consent Motions No consent motion. F.Business 1.Kids R Kids Revision, 3650 Bessemer Road, TMS# 583-03-00-183, 148, 185, 186, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture 2.Aiden Fabrics Revision, 1117 Hwy 41, TMS# 580-00-00-028 & 060, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 3. Lucy Beckham High School Softball Press Box, 855 Von Kolnitz Road, TMS# 559-0000-064 Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture These were withdrawn by staff. 4. Moultrie Plaza, 630 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 517-16-00-002, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Kevin Berry, Earthsource Engineering, Mr. David Schnook and Mr. George Brewer reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked the width of Nancy bridal. Mr. Berry answered that it is approximately 40 feet. Mr. Wurst asked if it would be a single span. Mr. Schnook answered that they are not sure. Mr. ONeal asked about the stepping of the finished floors and if this is due to the grade of the site. Mr. Berry answered in the affirmative and stated that it was needed for ADA accessibility and compliance as well. He suggested that a retaining wall might be necessary as well. Mr. ONeal expressed concern with the grade transition as referenced by staff. Mr. Berry answered that it varies from 2%-5% and sidewalk tapers will be needed. Mr. Boan asked about the lighting. Mr. Schnook answered that there would be lighting under the canopies. Mr. Boan asked if there would be changes to the parking lighting. Mr. Schnook answered in the negative. Mr. Bernard and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Boan closed public comment. Mr. Wurst suggested that he is comfortable the proposed paint colors. cautioned about the access to the stores to the right of the previous Wild Wings building due to the slope of the elevation and how this would be handled and suggested that a retaining wall might be needed in this area as well. Mr. Wurst suggested that the window should be shown on the far right side of the building elevation. He asked that the electric meters and rooftop equipment should be shown. He suggested that the roof material on the Nancy Bridal section should be confirmed. Mr. ONeal stated that he agrees with Mr. Wursts comments. He suggested that more detail on the grading should be shown. Mr. Wurst moved for preliminary approval including staff and Board comments. Mr. ONeal seconded the motion. All in favor. 5.Inn at Ferry Wharf, Grafton Street, TMS# 517-00-00-018, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture (Request Revised) Mr. ONeal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Gary Collins reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Eric Brown reviewed the architecture with the Board. Mr. Swails asked if there was an effort to meet with staff prior to this meeting. Ms. Richardson answered that they have met with staff on several occasions regarding this project. Mr. Michael Bennett, owner, stated that the goal was to have an “old Mount Pleasant” feel for the buildings. Mr. Bernard and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Boan closed public comment. Mr. Wurst suggested that the beltline of the second story should jog more tom mimic more of a building that was built over time. He suggested that the brick detail has no recognition of headers or antithesis of the “meatiness of the brick wall. He suggested that the columns appear “spindly, leggy, and out of proportion” on some elevations. He suggested that the eave of the east elevation of the south building should be restudied. He suggested that there should be more cohesiveness and the colors should be restudied. He suggested that there should be a more organic approach to the use of different materials. He suggested that doors and awnings on the south elevation of the south building should be restudied. He suggested that some of the buildings should have more “weight to them”. Mr. Boan asked if the drawings before the Board were what was submitted by the applicant. Ms. Johnson answered in the affirmative and stated that presentation shows the previous submittal in conjunction with the new submittal to show the differences. Mr. Wurst moved for deferral of the project with the applicant meeting with a subcommittee of the Board to review the project to help expedite approval. Mr. Swails seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. ONeal abstaining. Mr. Wurst stated that he would be willing to serve as a member of the subcommittee. 6.Oak Court, 1100 Oakland Market Road, TMS# 600-00-00-065, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Jason Milner, Mr. Losse Knight, and Mr. J.R. Cramer reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Lambert asked how the shopper would enter and where the service entrances are located. Mr. Knight answered that the service entrance would be near Kohls. He stated that he envisions that the shopper entrance would be more from Market Blvd. Mr. Lambert asked the location of the dumpster. Mr. Knight showed the location on the plans for the Board. Mr. Wurst suggested that the walk-thru is a great notion. He asked about the duplicate Oak Court signage and suggested that it should be restudied and possibly moved. Mr. Knight suggested that there might be a better solution and that this would be restudied. Mr. Wurst asked if the courtyard roof is “sticking out” as far as it appears and suggested that some ironwork might be more appropriate. Mr. Wurst suggested that the pilasters could be more shallow to be more hidden and minimized against the wall. Mr. Wurst asked if the dormer is necessary and suggested that it could be removed. Mr. Knight suggested that it does add some detail, but could be restudied to determine if another treatment might be a better option. He suggested that the roof equipment should be screened from sight with the trusses. Mr. ONeal suggested that more symmetry should be considered for the opposite corner of the property and this should be considered for the future development. He asked about parking and if there would be outdoor dining. Mr. Bernard answered that staff recommends updating the parking chart and including the outdoor dining parking. Mr. Bernard and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1).  Mr. Boan closed public comment. Mr. ONeal suggested that material samples should be submitted for the Board to review and this should be required for all submittals. He suggested that a truck routing plan should be completed to ensure radial requirements. He suggested that that how the dumpster is serviced should be provided. He reiterated that there should be more symmetry with the site for future development. Mr. Wurst suggested that ceiling fans should be considered for the courtyard. He suggested that the pilaster caps could be angled to discourage birds. He suggested that the “hats” are not necessary for the entryways. Mr. ONeal commended staff for including a drawing in staff comments as it provides better clarity. Mr. Boan suggested that the design enhances and elevates the area. He agreed that the rounded dormer seems out of place. Mr. Swails agreed that the dormer should be restudied. He agreed that the overhang of the roof should be restudied as well. Mr. Lambert moved for preliminary approval. Mr. ONeal seconded the motion. All in favor. G.Adoption of Revised Bylaws Ms. Lynes briefly reviewed the changes to the bylaws with the Board. Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the revised bylaws as submitted. Mr. ONeal seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:39 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB05292019