Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 20, 2019 MINUTES Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Beth Santilli, Chair, Rick Lambert, William O'Neal, Brian Wurst. Absent: Brian Boan, Cameron Swails. Staff: Brittany Johnson, Peter Stone, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Santilli called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of Minutes Mr. Wurst moved for approval of the minuts. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. C. General Public Comment There being no public comment, Ms. Santilli continued with the agenda. D. General Correspondence No additional correspondence was received. E. Consent Motions There were no consent motions. F. Business 1. 325 Coleman (Roof Mounted Sign), 325 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 517-15-00-009, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Ms. Johnson stated that the applicant has requested deferral.  Design Review Board November 20, 2019 Page 2 of 3 The Board agreed to defer this item. 2. Legacy Patriots Point Apartments Revisions, 154 Patriots Point Blvd, TMS# 517-00-00-246, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to conflict of interest. Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Eric Bell, developer, and Mr. Gary Ogrocki reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst thanked the applicant for their work in making the recommended changes. Mr. Wurst moved for approval given all staff comments. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. White Horse Carwash Market at Mill Creek, 2154 Highway 41, TMS# 594-05- 00-228, Final Approval of Site, Landscape and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Ms. Abigail Richardson, Seamon, Whiteside, and Associates, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Wurst asked about filling the Mavis site. Ms. Richardson answered that the grade would need to increased to ten feet, so they would like to do the site work for the Mavis site as well so that there is not a hole. Mr. Bob Rust, owner, brought a sample of the artwork that they would like to include on the site. He stated that they would like the sculpture to be considered as artwork and not as part of the signage.  Design Review Board November 20, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Russ Smith, 3075 Pignatelli Crescent, complimented the applicant on their communication with the neighborhood residents. He stated that there is a concern regarding noise, particularly by those directly across the creek and asked that these be able to be addressed. Mr. Lambert asked if the directional arrows would be painted on the paving. Mr. Rust answered in the affirmative. Mr. Lambert asked if additional signage would be included. Mr. Rust answered in the affirmative. Ms. Richardson stated that the signs were included in the submittal. Mr. Lambert asked if there would be any text included with the sculpture. Mr. Rust answered in the negative. Mr. Wurst asked about the landscaping and sculpture area. Mr. Rust answered that their intention is to have the base screened with plantings. Mr. Wurst suggested that some plantings that have movement should be included. Ms. Mary Martschnick answered that sweetgrass is proposed around the sculpture to provide some movement. Mr. Wurst suggested that the lap siding on the wash should be more of board and batten so it does not seem too elongated. Mr. Lambert moved for approval with outstanding comments to be addressed by staff. Mr. Lambert withdrew his motion. Ms. Richardson asked that the approval of the sculpture be included in the approval as signage. Ms. Johnson answered that the Board does not have purview to approve the deviation from the sign ordinance and staff recommends this not be approved at this time so that staff can further review. Mr. Lambert moved for approval with all with all outstanding comments to be approved by staff. Mr. Wurst seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:27 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB11202019