Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA OLD VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows in minutes are hyperlinks to the recording Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Leigh Rowe, Chair, Louisa Montgomery, John Hackenberg, Gene Gallogly Absent: Ann Dovre Staff: Austin Rutherford, Joe Juan, Jane Yager-Baumrind I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Gene Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes - July 8, 2019 Mr. Gene Gallogly moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Louisa Montgomery second the motion. All in favor. III. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford stated the Commission received all correspondence. IV. General Public Comment There being no comments, Ms. Rowe continued with the agenda. V. Consent Motions No consent motions. VI. Appeal to the Commission of Specific Interpretations and Decisions of the Zoning Official Pursuant to Section 156.433(I)(1). Mr. Rutherford stated that one of the interested parties is not able to be in attendance, so a continuance has been requested.  Old Village Historic Commission August 12, 2019 Page 2 of 6 Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved to approve the continuance. Mr. Gene Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. VII. Old Business A. 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. (Item deferred at July 8, 2019 meeting) – Old Correspondence, Video Correspondence Mr. Rutherford stated that the applicant has requested a continuance. Mr. Gene Gallogly moved to approve the continuance for 304 Morrison. Mr. Hackenberg second the motion. All in favor. VIII. New Business - STAFF REPORT A. 404 Patjens Lane – Survey 6001 – (TMS 532-01-00-247) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a new driveway. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Bradley Hance, reviewed the project with the Commission. Mr. Jim Berg, 402 Patjens Lane, stated that the neighbors fully support the request for the new driveway. Ms. Louisa Montgomery moved to approve the application with the brick boarder and setbacks encroachments as it is the only location for the driveway. Mr. Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. B. 302 Bennett Street – Historic 6154/Survey 6154.01 – (TMS 532-01-00- 060) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a fence replacement and hardscaping improvements. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the application with the Commission (attachment 1).  Old Village Historic Commission August 12, 2019 Page 3 of 6 Ms. Linda Balzac reviewed the project with the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Ms. Rowe moved for approval with the exception of the stairs as a variance is required. Ms. Montgomery second the motion. All in favor. C. 301 Center Street – Survey 6055 - (TMS 532-13-00-122) Applicant is seeking Final Review of an uncovered deck with a pool/spa and a new fireplace in an existing covered patio area. – Correspondence Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. J.R. Kramer reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Ms. Montgomery moved to approve motion to approve with the condition that a post-built survey be conducted to confirm the construction is under the forty percent impervious surface maximum. Mr. Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. D. 312/314 Venning Street – Historic 6184/6184.01/Survey 6184.02 – (TMS 532-01-00-109) Applicant is seeking Final Review to remove vinyl and asphalt sidings off a Historic home and repair wood siding beneath. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Hamnett reviewed the request with the Commission and provided a sample of the proposed wood to be used. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Ms. Montgomery moved to approve with the siding as presented by applicant. Mr. Gene Gallogly second the motion. All in favor.  Old Village Historic Commission August 12, 2019 Page 4 of 6 E. 200 Queen Street – Survey 6091 – (TMS 532-05-00-025) Applicant is seeking Final Review for revisions from previously approved plans to install a solar tile roof and, also, to install a dock to the harbor. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Ken Spicer reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Rob Donaldson, 205 Queen St., stated that he fully supports the solar tile roof but is opposed to the dock as permitted by OCRM. There being no further comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Mr. Rutherford stated that staff contacted OCRM regarding the concerns with the dock permit and shared OCRM’s reasoning for approval of the permit with the Commission. Mr. Gallogly moved for approval of the solar panels and the design of the dock. Mr. Hackenberg second the motion. All in favor. F. 747 Pitt Street – Historic 5903/Survey 5903.01 – (TMS 532-09-00-045) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for new no-in-kind windows and shutters for a portion of the home, new slats for the foundation, and a bathroom addition to the second floor. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Beau Clowney reviewed the project with the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comment. Ms. Rowe moved for preliminary approval and allow the guideline deviations as they will only be on the newer part of home. Ms. Montgomery second the motion. All in favor.  Old Village Historic Commission August 12, 2019 Page 5 of 6 G. 107 Carr Street – Survey 6108/6108.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-051) Applicant is seeking Final Review for alterations to the approved plan by moving the detached spa to be attached to the home. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Ryan Smith reviewed the project with the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed public comments. Ms. Montgomery moved for approval of the request with the condition that a post-built survey be completed to ensure the forty percent lot coverage maximum is maintained. Mr. Gene Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. H. 129 Live Oak Drive – (TMS 517-15-00-062) Applicant is seeking Final Review for after-the-fact alterations to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), pool, and hardscaping. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Dotan Zuckerman reviewed the project to the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Rowe closed pubic comments. Mr. Rowe moved for approval as presented. Ms. Montgomery second the motion. All in favor. IX. Staff Approvals Mr. Rutherford reviewed the following staff approvals with the Commission: ➢ 232 Haddrell Street – (TMS 517-15-00-036) New roof on non- historic home. ➢ 627 Pitt Street – Survey 4225 – (TMS 532-05-00-031) new roof on non- historic home.  Old Village Historic Commission August 12, 2019 Page 6 of 6 X. Review, Discussion, and Potential Endorsement for Proposed Zoning Code Amendments, including §156.007 Definitions, §156.313 OVHD; Old Village Historic District, and §156.430 Organization, §156.431 Definitions,§156.432 Powers and Duties, and §156.433 Procedures Concerning the Old Village Historic District Commission. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the proposed zoning code amendments with the Commission. The Commission discussed the proposed changes and whether paint colors should have Commission approval. The Commission agreed that the decision on paint colors should be considered at a later date. The Commission agreed with the proposed amendments to the ordinance as presented. XI. Review and Potential Approval for Adding Design Guidelines Concerning Artificial Grass/Turf Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Montgomery moved to accept the design guidelines for artificial grass/turf grass as presented. Mr. Gallogly second the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00pm. Submitted by, Jane Yager-Baumrind