Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 30, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows are hyperlinks to the recording Attachment 1--STAFF REPORT Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, William O'Neal, Richard Lambert, Cameron Swails. Absent: Brian Boan, Brian Wurst. Staff: Brittany Johnson, Peter Stone, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and reviewed the procedures with the public. 1. Approval of Agenda Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Swails seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. General Public Comment There being no public comment, Ms. Santilli continued with the agenda. 4. General Correspondence No correspondence was received. 5. Consent Motions Mr. Lambert moved for consent approval of the following items: ➢ Chase Bank West, 960 Houston Northcutt Blvd., TMS# 517-00-00-028, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture ➢ Chase Bank East, 1825 N. Highway 17, TMS# 558-00-00-393, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture  Design Review Board October 30, 2019 Page 2 of 4 ➢ BiLo Grocery Adaptive, 724 S. Shelmore Blvd., TMS# 514-00-00-161, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Spring Hill Suites, 3001 South Morgans Point Road, TMS# 600-00-00-055, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Swails seconded the motion. All in favor. 6. Business 1. Bowman Place (Tenant G) Revision, 1132 Bowman Road, TMS# 559-13-00- 038, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Chris Altman, architect, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Santilli closed public comment. Mr. O’Neal suggested a wheel stop should in included near the outdoor dining. Mr. Altman answered that this could be done. Mr. Lambert moved for final approval as presented including all staff comments with exclusion of the suggested alternative location of the outdoor dining. Mr. Swails seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Chase Bank West, 960 Houston Northcutt Blvd., TMS# 517-00-00-028, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture 3. Chase Bank East, 1825 N. Highway 17, TMS# 558-00-00-393, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture These items were approved through a consent motion. 4. 1799 Hwy 17 Revision, 1799 N. Hwy 17, TMS# 558-00-00-392, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Eddie Buck reviewed the request with the Board.  Design Review Board October 30, 2019 Page 3 of 4 There being no comments, Ms. Santilli closed public comment. Mr. O’Neal asked about the staff approval of the awnings. Mr. Buck answered that they were approved along with the signage. Mr. O’Neal stated that he is comfortable with the color changes proposed. He stated that he is comfortable with the applicant working with staff on relocation of the required tree plantings. Mr. Lambert moved for final approval subject to staff comments being addressed. Mr. Swails seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Ms. Santilli, Mr. Swails, and Mr. Lambert in favor; Mr. O’Neal opposed. 5. BiLo Grocery Adaptive, 724 S. Shelmore Blvd., TMS# 514-00-00-161, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture 6. Spring Hill Suites, 3001 South Morgans Point Road, TMS# 600-00-00-055, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture These items were approved through a consent motion. 7. 325 Coleman (Roof Mounted Sign), 325 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 517-15-00- 009, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Robert Harris, representative for applicant, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. William Foxworth, owner, stated that they have had difficulty getting the sign approved given that the court order allows the sign to be placed on the roof. Mr. Lambert asked what alternatives there were for the sign placement. Ms. Johnson answered that the court order allows a roof mounted sign with DRB approval. Mr. O’Neal asked if there are other roof signs within the Town. Ms. Johnson answered in the negative. Mr. O’Neal stated that the placement is not aesthetically pleasing and asked if there was a different location. Mr. Harris  Design Review Board October 30, 2019 Page 4 of 4 answered that the only location is on the roof. Mr. O’Neal asked if DRB only has purview over the aesthetics. Ms. Johnson answered that the Board has purview over the aesthetics and visual impact of the sign. She stated that the Board could determine a different location of the sign on the roof if desired. Ms. Santilli asked if the sign colors are the business colors. Mr. Harris answered in the affirmative. Ms. Santilli asked the colors of the previous sign. Mr. Foxworth answered that it had a purple background. Ms. Santilli suggested that a more muted background color should be considered. Mr. O’Neal asked if the sign could be located near the sidewalk. Mr. Harris answered that this was considered, but it was determined that it would encroach into the ROW. Mr. O’Neal suggested that a free-standing sign could be located in front of the building. Mr. Harris provided a site plan and renderings of the free standing sign for the Board. Mr. Lambert moved for deferral in order to receive more information from staff on alternatives and legal aspects, and for the applicant to consider different colors and alternative roof locations. Mr. Swails seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:42 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB10302019