Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION MARCH 9, 2020 MINUTES Attachment 1--STAFF REPORT Present: John Hackenberg, Robert Crosland, Gene Gallogly, Corey Barber. Staff: Austin Rutherford, Joe Juan, Kate Dolan, Julia Copeland, Jane Yager-Baumrind Mr. Hackenberg called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Crosland moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes The Commission deferred approval of February minutes. III. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford reviewed the correspondence with the Commission. a. Vested Rights extension for 108 Carr Street pool and pool house. – Staff Update – 108 Carr Street COA Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the vested rights extension for 108 Carr Street. Mr. Gallogaly seconded the motioned. All in favor. IV. General Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Hackenberg continued with the agenda. V. Consent Motions Mr. Gallogly moved to consent the following items: ➢ 114 Pitt Street – Historic 5938 – (TMS 532-01-00-087) Applicant is seeking after-the-fact approval Final Review for a rear patio.  Historical District Preservation Commission March 9, 2020 Page 2 of 5 ➢ 127 Chicco Lane – (TMS 532-05-00-036) Applicant is seeking Final Review for revisions to a previously approved dock. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. VI. Business a. 903 Royall Avenue – Survey 6289 – (TMS 532-13-00-061) Applicant is seeking after-the fact Final Review for site improvements. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Daniel Pilsworth, homeowner, reviewed the application with the Commission. Mr. Ving James, 908 Royall Avenue, shared with the Commission the erosion issues and in support of the applicant. Mr. Crosland moved for the applicant to work with staff to find an acceptable solution to rectify the issue. Mr. Hackenberg seconded the motion. All in favor. b. 312 Venning Street – Historic 6184/6184.01/Survey 6184.02 – (TMS 532- 01-00-109) Applicant is seeking Final Review for a pool replacement and additions to accessory structure. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Matt Hammnet, 312 Royal, reviewed the application with the Commission. Mr. Gallogly moved for approval of the request as it follows the design guidelines with the condition that the applicant works with staff on materials etc. Robert Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. c. 114 Pitt Street – Historic 5938 – (TMS 532-01-00-087) Applicant is seeking after-the-fact approval Final Review for a rear patio. d. 127 Chicco Lane – (TMS 532-05-00-036) Applicant is seeking Final Review for revisions to a previously approved dock.  Historical District Preservation Commission March 9, 2020 Page 3 of 5 These items were approved through a consent motion. e. 975 Pitt Street – Survey 5889 – (TMS 532-13-00-033) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for new construction. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Nicole Vieth, architect, reviewed the application with the Commission. Ms. Linda Balzac, 422 Hobcaw Drive, discussed the guidelines are in place to keep consistency within the historic district, but suggested that because of the proximity of the home, approval should be considered. There being no more comments, Mr. Hackenberg continued with the agenda. f. 957 Pitt Street – Survey 5891/5891.01 – (TMS 532-13-00-031) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for demolition and new construction. Ms. Dolan reviewed staff comments with the Commission (Attachment 1). Mr. Phil Clark, Clark Design Group, reviewed the application with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the demolition in accordance with items b and d of the demolition guidelines. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. g. 234 Middle Street – Survey 6011 – (TMS 532-09-00-025) Applicant is seeking Preliminary Comment for demolition and new construction of a home and accessory garage. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Ms. Linda Balzac, 442 Hobcaw, reviewed the application with the Commission.  Historical District Preservation Commission March 9, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Lowell Gross, 833 Pitt St, expressed concern with stormwater management as the proposed location is the lowest point of the lot. He asked that there be a comprehensive plan to address drainage. He also expressed concern with the proximity of the pool to the property line and asked that it be moved farther from the property line. Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the demolition based on items A and D of demolition guidelines. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. h. 968 Pitt Street – Survey 5977 – (TMS 532-13-00-035) Applicant is seeking Final Review for site improvements. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Evan Stevens, architect, reviewed the application for site improvements and addressing drainage. Mr. Crosland moved to approve the fence with either design type, horizontal or vertical and approve rest of design as proposed, Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Staff Approvals – None a. Continued discussion and possible adoption on paint color in the Old Village Historic District.- PROPOSED GUIDELINES Mr. Rutherford reviewed with the Commission items that were discussed at last month’s meeting. Ms. Carol Tinkey, 208 Venning Street, shared her concerns with the Commission on paint choice colors, as well as concern over the use of certain colors on the home. Mr. Walt Gross, 338 Pitt Street, asked if stain can be used in place of paint. Ms. Linda Balzac, 442 Hobcaw, suggested that certain opaque stains should be considered.  Historical District Preservation Commission March 9, 2020 Page 5 of 5 The Commission discussed how the paint colors are enforced. The Commission agreed to defer this issue to the next meeting. VIII. Discussion on membership for seats on the HDPC. Mr. Rutherford reviewed a request from a Council member to consider changes to the qualifications for the member seats by designating that two seats would be at-large and not required to live within the historic district. Ms. Carol Tinkey, 208 Venning Street, suggested that designated alternates should be considered. The alternate would only be required to attend in the event there is an issue regarding meeting quorum requirements or if a seat became vacant. She stated that she is not in favor of having at-large seats for the Commission. The Commission agreed to not move forward with at-large seats. IX. Commission training Ms. Julia Copeland, Town Attorney, addressed the Commission on the logistics as public members of this public body. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. Submitted by, Jane Yager-Baumrind