Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA OLD VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION JULY 8, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows in minutes are hyperlinks to the recording Attachment 1 - STAFF REPORT Attachment 2—Historical Report for 125 Pitt Street Attachment 3—Mr. Coleman correspondence Present: Leigh Rowe, Louisa Montgomery, Gene Gallogly Absent: Ann Dovre, John Hackenberg Staff: Austin Rutherford, Joe Juan, Jane Yager-Baumrind Ms. Rowe called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Gene Gallogly second. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes June 10, 2019 Ms. Rowe moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford confirmed the Commission had received all correspondence. IV. General Public Comment Mr. Chris Coleman, 118 Pitt Street, expressed concern with some procedural matters of the Commission and provided these in writing for the Commission to review (attachment 3).  Old Village Historic Commission July 8, 2019 Page 2 of 6 V. Consent Motions Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved for consent approval of the following items: ➢ 131 Middle Street – Survey 6024 – (TMS 532-09-00-005) Applicant is seeking Final Review for new pillars and ADA-accessible handrails for stoops on the harbor-side elevation of Alhambra Hall. ➢ 118 Live Oak Drive – Survey 6239/6239.01 – (TMS 517-15-00-054) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a new pool to the rear yard, with the screening to be accomplished with vegetation. Mr. Gene Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. VI. Business A. 320 Venning Street – Historic 6185 – (TMS 532-01-00-108) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for additions and renovations to a Historic home. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Sabastian Von Marshall, Beau Clowney Architects, reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Leigh Rowe closed public comment. Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved for preliminary approval. Ms. Leigh Rowe seconded the motion. All in favor. B. 312/314 Venning Street – Historic 6184/6184.01/Survey 6184.02 – (TMS 532-01-00-109) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for new roofs for all three structures, removal of asphalt and vinyl siding, and door and window replacement. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Michael Talerico, Charleston Drafting Company, and Mr. Matt Hamnett, owner, reviewed the application with the Commission. Mr. Mac Jenkinson reviewed information on the original structure with the Commission and that there is significant rot around the windows.  Old Village Historic Commission July 8, 2019 Page 3 of 6 Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Mr. Rutherford noted that if approved, the motion should include the reasons for approval, since the request is contrary to the design guidelines. Ms. Montgomery moved for preliminary with stipulation that the windows have divided lights with approval for the aluminum clad windows. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. C. 734 Pitt Street – Historic 5957 – (TMS 532-09-00-071) Applicant is seeking Final Review for window and door alterations, site improvements, new fencing, and deck/steps alterations and additions. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Rich Shaffer, 734 Pitt Street, reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved for approval with the fence being four feet to comply with the building code. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. D. 753 Pitt Street – Historic 5902 – (TMS 532-09-00-046) Applicant is seeking Final Review for door and window removals and relocation on a Historic home. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Brian Madden, 422 Shannon Street, reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Rowe moved for approval of the request as presented. Ms. Montgomery second the motion. All in favor. The Commission convened for a short break at 6:10 pm. The Commission reconvened at 6:17 pm.  Old Village Historic Commission July 8, 2019 Page 4 of 6 E. 304 Morrison Street – Historic 6164/Survey 6164.01 – (TMS 532-01-00- 054) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a side setback encroachment for a HVAC system, new fence, and brick walkway.– CORRESPONDENCE, VIDEO CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Jake Whiley and Ms. Lauren Whiley, owners, reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Robin Colman, 118 Pitt Street, expressed concern with the raised HVAC system at 304 Morrison Street, as it is extremely noisy and an eyesore. She shared video of the HVAC unit with the Commission. She expressed concern with the use of a chain link fence and brick walkway to the rear of the Morrison Street property. She asked that the HVAC unit be moved. Mr. Chris Coleman, 118 Pitt Street, expressed concerns with the HVAC unit at 304 Morrison. He suggested that the HVAC unit can be viewed from Morrison Street. He stated that there have been changes to the elevation and materials used that were not approved. He suggested that the HVAC unit is an eyesore and noisy. He suggested that the side setback encroachment is not warranted and should not be approved. He suggested that the elevated HVAC unit is not appropriate and does not meet the guidelines. He asked that the request be denied. Mr. Matthew Scarlant, 120 Pitt Street, stated that he had a survey completed that shows that the HVAC unit and stand is approximately six inches from the property line. He suggested that the approved plan should be utilized and this amended request not approved. Mr. Louis Schweers, GLS Engineering, stated that he was consulted on options for location of the HVAC unit. He suggested that it is unusual to have an elevated HVAC unit and that a split system could be installed near the structure with the air handler installed inside the structure. Mr. Ross Appel, attorney for Mr. and Ms. Coleman, suggested that there are less intrusive alternatives that could be taken to locate the HVAC unit on the property where is would not be unsightly and cause additional noise. He  Old Village Historic Commission July 8, 2019 Page 5 of 6 suggested that the request involves a zoning variance that the Commission does not have purview to review and approve. He asked that the request be denied. Ms. Montgomery moved for deferral of the encroachment request for additional information, with approval of the walkway and fence. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Staff Approvals Mr. Rutherford reviewed the staff approvals of the following items with the Commission: a. 320 Bennett Street – Survey 6156 - (TMS 532-01-00-240) In-Kind window replacements on a Non-Historic home. b. 102 Live Oak Drive – Survey 6242 – (TMS 517-15-00-057) In-Kind window replacements on a Non-Historic home. VIII. Review, Discussion, and Possible Recommendation of Historic Designation for 125 Pitt Street (commonly known as the Old Village Bakery) to Town Council – CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments and the historic report with the Commission (attachment 1 and 2). Mr. Rick Brownyard, attorney for owner, read a statement from Mr. Motamed for the Commission. Mr. Chris Altman, SMHA, reviewed the project with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend to Town Council approval of 125 Pitt Street being designated as a historical building. Ms. Rowe seconded the motion. All in favor. IX. Review and Approval of Design Guideline Alterations Concerning Porch Fans Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission regarding porch fans.  Old Village Historic Commission July 8, 2019 Page 6 of 6 Ms. Montgomery moved to approve the design guidelines alterations for porch fans. Mr. Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. X. Discussion for Adding Design Guidelines Concerning Artificial Grass/Turf Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Rowe closed public comment. The Commission agreed for the addition of design guidelines for artificial grass/turf as reviewed by staff. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Submitted by Jane Yager-Baumrind