Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2020 MINUTES Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: John Hackenberg, Robert Crosland, Gene Gallogly, Corey Barber. Staff: Austin Rutherford, Kate Dolan, Julia Copeland, Jane Yager- Baumrind Mr. Rutherford called the meeting to order at 5:01pm. The Commission elected Mr. Hackenberg as temporary chair. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Hackenberg moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes—1.13.2020 Minutes Mr. Gallogly moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford reviewed with the Commission the correspondence and Town Council decisions. IV. General Public Comment Mr. Chris Colman, 118 Pitt Street, expressed concern with the rehearing process and suggested that there has not been a significant change to warrant a rehearing. Mr. Hamlin O’Kelly, 652 Coleman Blvd., attorney 101 Mary Street. Stated that they are before the Commission because of direction from Town Council. There being no further public comments, Mr. Hackenberg continued with the agenda.  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 2 of 7 V. Consent Motion There being no consent motions, Mr. Hackenberg continued with the agenda. VI. Reconsideration of request for an encroachment permit for dock at 101 Mary Street. (This item referred to HDPC from Transportation Committee of Town of Council on September 30 and December 2, 2019; Deferred by Commission January 13, 2020) –Revised Dock Plan, Revised Staff Report, Correspondence from November. – Correspondence from January – Correspondence from February Mr. Rutherford reviewed this application with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Mary Shahid and Mr. Hamlin O’Kelley reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Ted Strauss, 102 Mary Street, stated that he and his wife are in full support of the request. Mr. Louis Horton, 138 Live Oak Drive, stated he is favor of a dock at 101 Mary Street. Mr. Chris Colman, 118 Pitt Street, suggested that the Town is the upland owner and the entity that has the right to submit for a permit from OCRM. He suggested that the request should benefit the good of the Town as a whole and not an individual homeowner. He expressed concern with the master dock program and that the previous permits associated with that master dock program are no longer valid. Ms. Carol Tinkey, 208 Venning Street, expressed concern with the distance between docks and waterfront access. Ms. Helen Cook, 113 Bennett Street, stated she has no issue with the dock and suggested that it would be a benefit for the neighborhood. Ms. Linda Balzac, 422 Hobcaw Drive, suggested that it might be beneficial to have a pictorial representation of the dock.  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 3 of 7 There being no further public comment, Mr. Hackenberg closed public comment. Mr. Gallogly moved to convene into executive session for legal advice. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor. The Board convened into executive session at 5:54 pm and reconvened at 6:04 pm. No action was taken while in executive session. Mr. Hackenberg moved that no recommendation should be made at this time by this Commission until the appropriate encroachment permits have been approved and approvals from all applicable state agencies are secured. Mr.Gallogly seconded this motion. All in favor. VII. Business a. 208 McCormick Street – (TMS 532-09-00-263) Applicant is seeking Final Review for the demolition of a shed. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the application with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Brian Maiden reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Balzac suggested that the shed should not be considered historic. Mr. Mark Regalbuto, 754 Pitts Street, suggested that the condition of the structure should be a consideration. He suggested that the shed does not add to the “historic fabric” of the historic district. He stated that he is in favor of the request. There being no further public comment, Mr. Hackenberg closed public comment. Mr. Hackenberg moved to approve demolition of the shed because it is a public safety hazard. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Hackenberg, Mr. Gallogly, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. b. 224 Queen Street – Historic 6094 – (TMS 532-05-00-022) Applicant is seeking Final Review for alteration of roof material and door replacement.  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 4 of 7 Mr. Rutherford reviewed the application with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Keith Harris reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Balzac suggested that there are options available for replacement of the door with an insulated door. She suggested that all efforts should be made to use approved materials. Mr. Keith Harris announced that they were withdrawing the door replacement portion of the request. Mr. Hackenberg moved for approval of Option A for the roof material. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Hackenberg, Mr. Crosland, and Mr. Gallogly in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. c. 333 Bennett Street – Historic 6164/6164.01/Survey 6164.01 – (TMS 532-01-00-028) Applicant is seeking Final Review for new windows. Ms. Dolan reviewed the application with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. John Crass, 232 Bennett Street, reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Colman thanked the applicant for using actual wood and 2/2 windows. Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the request as recommended by staff. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor. d. 754 Pitt Street – Historic 5960/Survey 5960.01 – (TMS 532-09- 00-245) Applicant is seeking Final Review for minor exterior alterations. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the application with Commission (attachment 1).  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Mark Regalbuto reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved to approve with staff recommendations. Mr. Hackenberg seconded the motion. All in favor. e. 916 Pitt Street – Survey 6284/6284.01 – (TMS 532-13-00-056) Applicant is seeking Final Review for alterations to foundation of approved ADU. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the application with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Carl McCants, reviewed request with the Commission. Mr. Barber moved for approval of the request. Mr. Hackenberg seconded the motion. All in favor. f. 204 Live Oak Drive – Historic 6234 – (TMS 517-15-00-029) Applicant is seeking Final Review for after-the-fact for hardscaping and alterations to approved ADU. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Balzac and Ms. Allison Dailey reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Hackenberg closed public comments. Mr. Gallogly moved to approve the application as presented as it meets the design guidelines and include approval of the gate by staff. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. g. 110 Bennett Street – Historic 6146 – (TMS 517-15-00-090) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a bathroom addition. Ms. Dolan reviewed the staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Kate Campbell, Beau Clowney Architects, reviewed the request with the Commission.  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 6 of 7 There being no comments, Mr. Hackenberg closed public comments. Mr. Gallogly moved for approval as submitted including approval for the fence as proposed. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. VIII. Staff Approvals Mr. Rutherford reviewed the following staff approvals with the Commission: ➢ 903 Royall Avenue – Survey 6289 - (TMS 532-13-00-061) Alteration of roof covering. ➢ 440 Whilden Street – Historic 6176/6176.01 - (TMS 532-01-00-120, -279) Alterations to approved walkways. ➢ 100 Friend Street – Survey 4226 – (TMS 532-05-00-042) New windows. IX. Continued Discussion Regarding Paint Color in the Old Village Historic District. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the history of approval of paint colors with the Commission. Mr. Colman suggested that a tier approval process could be considered, but the current process of having a group of approved paint colors is appropriate as well. He commended the Commission on trying to have more consistency while providing some variety. The Commission agreed that staff should bring back options for consideration. X. Discussion on Ranch-Styled Homes in reference to Historic Designation. Mr. Rutherford reviewed ranch-style homes in reference to historic designation with the Commission. The Commission discussed historic designation throughout the Town. The Commission received this as information.  Historic District Preservation Commission February 10, 2020 Page 7 of 7 XI. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair The Commission agreed to defer the election of chair and vice-chair to the next meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. Submitted by Jane Yager-Baumrind HDPC02102020