Design Review Board

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 28, 2024 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present: Elissa Morrison, Vice-Chair, Timothy Kiel, Lee Cave, Richard Lambert. Absent: Abigail Richardson, Richard Perez, Matt Senecal. Staff: Jake Carter, Chris Lubert, James Ward, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Morrison called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Mr. Lambert moved for approval. Mr. Cave seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of July Minutes Mr. Kiel moved for approval. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor. C. General Public Comment D. General Correspondence There being no comments or correspondence, Ms. Morrison continued with the agenda. E. Consent Motions Mr. Lambert moved for consent approval for the following items: ➢ 1434 Ira Rd, 1434 Ira Rd, TMS # 559-13-00-004, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Graddick Commercial, 1116 Graddick Rd, TMS #559-00-00-002, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture ➢ Chick-Fil-A, 653 Long Point Rd, TMS #556-00-00-525, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Cave seconded the motion. All in favor. F. Business 1. Bowman Place Building E, 1356 Old Georgetown Rd, TMS #559-13-00-032, Final Review of Site and Landscape Mr. Lubert and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board.  Design Review Board August 28, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Alex Horner, civil engineer, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comment and moved to Board deliberations. Mr. Lambert moved for approval including staff comments. Mr. Cave seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. 1434 Ira Rd, 1434 Ira Rd, TMS # 559-13-00-004, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was approved by consent. 3. Erckman Pool Club, 1305 Erckman, TMS #532-06-00-279, Preliminary Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Lubert and Mr.Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Noah Nelson, Earthsource Engineering, and Mr. Joshua Allison, architect, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Matthew Troy, 1352 Erckman, expressed concern with flooding at the intersection of Erckman and King streets and suggested that this project would exacerbate this issue. He suggested that use of a more permeable material would be preferable. He asked if the arborist report would be verified prior to issuance of a tree removal permit. He stated that this project would increase traffic in the area as well. Ms. Alyse Campaign, 1314 Wayne St, suggested that this use was not intended when the zoning was established. She expressed concern with traffic and that there is not a signal at the nearby intersection. She suggested that the trees seem to be in good condition and asked that an arborist inspection be completed prior to approval for removal. She expressed concern with only having a retaining wall and not a buffer between this property and the residential homes. She suggested that more notice and signage should be considered. Ms. Susie Smith, 1317 Erkman Drive, stated that the neighborhood has not been made aware of this project. She expressed concern with drainage in the area and  Design Review Board August 28, 2024 Page 3 of 5 increased traffic at the intersection of Erkman and King. She asked if the pool would be restricted to the neighborhood or if membership would be allowed Town-wide. She expressed concern with having events at this facility and that it would increase traffic and noise in the area. She also expressed concern with parking and suggested that golf cart only parking should be considered as it would be less impact to the neighborhood. Mr. Mack Cross, 1496 Goblet Ave, expressed excitement about the project and that it would enhance the neighborhood. Ms. Megan Cooper, 1352 Erckman Drive, expressed concern with flooding and drainage, particularly after storm events. She also expressed concern with the increase of impervious surface as it would negatively impact the drainage in the area. She expressed concern with the tree removal on the site. She also expressed concern with there being no traffic light at the intersection of Erkman and King. She asked if there would be a restriction on times of operation. Mr. Brian Keels, 419 Morrison, suggested that a better explanation of the Board’s purview might be beneficial for the residents. He suggested that this would be a great amenity to the area and for the Town as more pools are needed. He suggested that there was a lot of thought put into the architecture and design of the building. There being no further comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comment and moved to Board comments. Ms. Morrison moved to re-open public comment. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Nelson clarified that the drainage for the site would meet all drainage and stormwater runoff requirements. The Board provided comments on the project. 4. Chase Bank, Rivertown Pkwy & Hwy 41, TMS #583-05-00-489, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Lubert and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board.  Design Review Board August 28, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Michael Roussel, architect, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comment and moved to Board deliberations. Mr. Kiel moved for approval including all staff comments. Mr. Cave seconded the motion. All in favor. 5. Long Point FSER, 645 Long Point Rd, TMS #556-00-00-294, Preliminary Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Lubert and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Jack Maile, project engineer, and Mr. Ty Cole, architect, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comment and moved to Board deliberations. The Board provided comments on the project. 6. Graddick Commercial, 1116 Graddick Rd, TMS #559-00-00-002, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was approved by consent. 7. Christian Brothers Auto, 3910 N Hwy 17, TMS #615-00-00-375, Preliminary Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Lubert and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Dan Sherer, architects, and Mr. Michael McCormick, civil engineer, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comments. The Board provided comments.  Design Review Board August 28, 2024 Page 5 of 5 8. The Point Master Plan, 653 Long Point Rd, TMS #556-00-00-525 & -278, Preliminary Review of Site and Landscape Mr. Lubert and Mr. Carter reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Todd Richardson, landscape architect, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Ms. Morrison closed public comment. The Board provided comments. 9. Chick-Fil-A, 653 Long Point Rd, TMS #556-00-00-525, Final Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was approved by consent. 10. aLive Medical Center, 973 Houston Northcutt, TMS #517-00-00-048, Preliminary Review of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was withdrawn by the applicant. G. Discussion of Bylaws The Board discussed possible changes to the bylaws and what projects should be required to have a preliminary review. Mr. Lambert moved for approval of the letter to the Planning Committee requesting that projects between $250,000 and $2 million be required to have preliminary review. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:39 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes DRB08282024