Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 29, 2022 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present:Richard Lambert, Chair, Abigail Richardson, Chris McCarthy, Elissa Morrison, Richard Lambert, Steve Magoon, Timothy Kiel. Absent:Tara Spencer. Staff:Peter Stone, Jake Carter, David Pagliarini, Mac DeFord, Chris Swalhah, Aaron Bennett, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Lambert called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and introduced the new members on the Commission. A.Approval of Agenda Mr. Magoon moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor. B.Approval of May Minutes Mr. McCarthy moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor. C.General Public Comment Mr. Gerard Colby, 1486 Hindman, expressed concern that item A is being heard when there was an understanding that it would not be heard again for one year. There being no further comments, Mr. Lambert continued with the agenda. D.General Correspondence All correspondence was linked to the agenda. E.Consent Motions There being no consent motions, Mr. Lambert continued with the agenda. F.Business 1.515 Coleman, 515 Coleman Blvd, 532-01-00-151, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Chris Donato asked for an additional five minutes for his presentation to the Board. Mr. Lambert moved for approval of an additional five-minute presentation time for a total of ten minutes. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Chris Donato and Mr. Losse Knight reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Gerard Colby, 1486 Hindman, expressed concern with child safety and suggested that the ingress is too close to the intersection. He suggested that the building should be moved back on the property. He suggested that safety should be the most important factor. He suggested that the access for the property is too close to the intersection. He suggested that the Town departments nor SCDOT have done their due diligence and that if approved, would mean childrens lives being lost. Mr. Alan McMahan,6150 Jibe Court, stated that he supports the request and that the site has been well designed. He suggested that it meets the Towns guidelines. He suggested that the site, landscape, and materials are appropriate, and the project would be a good addition. He suggested that this is the type of urban infill that the Town should encourage for economic, design, and planning. He asked that the request be approved. Ms. Charlotte Schronce, 1186 Main Canal Drive, expressed concern with safety and suggested that many cars run the light at the intersection. She suggested that it would not be good for the Town. She suggested that it is a dangerous intersection and the project would exacerbate the issue. Mr. Josh Dixon, Charleston Realtors Association, stated that all of the Town requirements have been met. He stated that the purview of this Board is to approve the aesthetic design of the project. He suggested that the project should not be further delayed. He stated that this is a local owner trying to make an investment in the community.  Mr. Mike Wilson, 1066 Cottingham, stated that he supports the request. He stated that the owner has made the necessary changes requested by the Town. He suggested that this project would be an asset to the neighborhood and the Town. Ms. Elana Shorner, 113 Rose Lane, suggested that this project would impact their street and cause additional traffic on Rose Lane. She expressed concern with child safety and suggested that there should be a one-way street. She referred to the §156.310(E)(2)(J) and §156.310(F) and suggested that the building is not in scale with the surrounding buildings and not compatible with surrounding structures. Ms. Mary Hope Green asked if additional photos could be presented to the Board. Mr. Lambert moved to approve the submission of additional photos. Mr. Magoon. All in favor. Ms. Mary Hope Green, 142 Rose Lane, stated that she lives directly behind the site. She expressed concern with the location of the driveway. She suggested that a curb cut from Coleman Blvd should be a consideration for the project to keep access from Simmons Street minimized. She expressed concern that traffic would utilize Rose Lane. She referenced §156.310(A)(4) and stated traffic is noted as a consideration when approving commercial projects. Ms. Elizabeth Foxworth, 1423 Inland Creek Way, stated that there was an appeal letter submitted and suggested that this item should be deferred until the appeal has been disposed. Mr. Lambert moved to convene into executive session for legal advice. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. All in favor. The Board convened into executive session at 5:32 pm and reconvened at 5:54 pm. No action taken while in executive session. The Board moved to applicant questions. Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Kiel moved for approval with the condition that the developer work with Town staff to include safety measures as much as possible. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor. 2.Exotic Bird & Animal Care, 812 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, 535-02-00-156, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Ron Denton reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert moved to Board questions. Mr. McCarthy moved for approval as a flat roof was previously approved. Mr. McCarthy withdrew his motion in order to hear Board questions and comments. Mr. Lambert closed public comments. Ms. Morrison moved for approval with the following conditions: Øconsistency of exterior materials to match existing horizontal lap siding to wrap around side as recommended in guidelines; Øbreak down finistration with incorporation of windows on left side of the building. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor. 3.Moultrie Plaza, 604-644 Coleman, 517-16-00-002, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Nick Wood reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert moved to Board questions. Mr. lambert closed public comment. Mr. Magoon moved for approval with the entire roof to be black. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. All in favor. 4.Bridgeport Center Business Park, 514-00-00-018, Final Review of Site and Landscape Mr. Stone and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. There being no applicant or public comment, Mr. Lambert moved to Board questions. Mr. Kiel moved for denial of the request to remove the two willow oak trees. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 5 to 1 vote with Ms. Richardson, Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Morrison, Mr. Lambert and Mr. Kiel in favor; Mr. Magoon opposed. G.Election of Officers Mr. Magoon moved to elect Ms. Morrison as vice-chair. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:43 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB06292022