Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA SPECIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2020 MINUTES YOUTUBE STREAMING LINK Due to technical difficulties, portions of the recording are inaudible. Attachment 1--STAFF REPORT Present: Robert Crosland, Gene Gallogly, Corey Barber, Louisa Montgomery. Absent: John Hackenberg. Staff: Austin Rutherford, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Rutherford called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm and asked for a motion for temporary chair. The Commission agreed that Ms. Montgomery would serve as temporary chair. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford stated that all correspondence was received and included with the agenda. III. All Public Comment Mr. Todd Bealls, 202 Middle Street, expressed objection to having their property designated as historic. Mr. Jonathan Holmes, 130 Middle Street, expressed objection to having their property designated as historic. He suggested that each home should be individually evaluated on historic significance. Ms. Ashley Woody, 110 Friend Street, expressed concern with the process for historic designation. She suggested that because of newer construction, her lot tends to flood and having a historic designation could mean the home could not be  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 14 elevated. She asked that discussion of her home be deferred so that she and her husband can evaluate the consequences of the historic designation. Mr. George Brice, 834 Pitt Street, stated that his home was significantly renovated in the late 1990s and suggested that because of this, the home should no longer be considered historic. Ms. Iris Brown, 320 Morrison Street, stated that she would like more information on the items being considered and the reasoning behind the designation. Ms. Jennifer short, 102 Pitt St, expressed objection with her structure being designated as historic. Mr. Rett Guerry, 340 Middle Street, expressed objection to the home being considered historic. There being no further comments, Ms. Montgomery continued with the agenda. IV. Consent Motions Ms. Montgomery moved for consent approval for the following items: ➢ 309 Bennett Street – Survey 4238 – (TMS 532-01-00-023) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 221 Church Street – Survey 6199 – (TMS 517-15-00-026) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 206 Ferry Street – Survey 6102.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-015) Constructed in 1950. Correspondence ➢ 118 Friend Street – Survey 4229 – (TMS 532-05-00-065) Constructed in 1952. ➢ 131 Hibben Street – Survey 4240 – (TMS 532-01-00-005) Constructed in 1950. ➢ 309 Hibben Street – Survey 4247 – (TMS 532-01-00-242) Constructed in 1945. ➢ 314 Hibben Street – Survey 6214.01 – (TMS 517-15-00-012) Constructed in c. 1950s. ➢ 301 Morrison Street – Survey 6166 – (TMS 532-01-00-045) Constructed in c. 1940s.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 3 of 14 ➢ 312 Pitt Street – Survey 5943 – (TMS 532-05-00-052) Constructed in 1944. ➢ 503 Pitt Street – Survey 5915 – (TMS 532-05-00-021) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 510 Pitt Street – Survey 4231 – (TMS 532-05-00-045) Constructed in 1950. ➢ 627 Pitt Street – Survey 4225 – (TMS 532-05-00-031) Constructed in 1947. ➢ 740 Pitt Street – Survey 5958 – (TMS 532-09-00-070) Constructed in 1946. ➢ 754 Pitt Street – Survey 5960.01 – (TMS 532-09-00-245) Constructed in c. 1950 ➢ 100 Venning Street – Survey 6177.01 – (TMS 532-01-00-019) Constructed in c. 1950. ➢ 303 Venning Street – Survey 6263 – (TMS 532-01-00-262) Constructed in 1945. ➢ 307 Venning Street – Survey 6188 – (TMS 532-01-00-263) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 435 Whilden Street – Survey 6171 – (TMS 532-01-00-106) Constructed in 1947. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. Mr. Bucky Wall, 100 Friend Street, asked for clarification on if his home is part of the consent motion for approval. Mr. Crosland moved to amend the motion to remove the following items: ➢ 309 Bennett Street – Survey 4238 – (TMS 532-01-00-023) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 221 Church Street – Survey 6199 – (TMS 517-15-00-026) Constructed in 1940. ➢ 206 Ferry Street – Survey 6102.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-015) Constructed in 1950. Correspondence ➢ 118 Friend Street – Survey 4229 – (TMS 532-05-00-065) Constructed in 1952. ➢ 131 Hibben Street – Survey 4240 – (TMS 532-01-00-005) Constructed in 1950. ➢ 314 Hibben Street – Survey 6214.01 – (TMS 517-15-00-012) Constructed in c. 1950s.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 4 of 14 ➢ 307 Venning Street – Survey 6188 – (TMS 532-01-00-263) Constructed in 1940. Mr. Barber seconded the amendment. All in favor. Ms. Montgomery called for a vote on the amended motion. All in favor. V. Business - 1. 309 Bennett Street – Survey 4238 – (TMS 532-01-00-023) Constructed in 1940. Mr. Barber moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e). Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Barber, Mr. Gallogly and Ms. Montgomery in favor; Mr. Crosland opposed. 2. 203 Center Street – Survey 6058.01 – (TMS 532-13-00-019) Constructed in c. 1950s. This item was withdrawn by staff. 3. 222 Center Street – Survey 6050 – (TMS 532-09-00-055) Constructed in 1948. Mr. Rutherford reviewed the staff report with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend deny consideration of historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 4. 221 Church Street – Survey 6199 – (TMS 517-15-00-026) Constructed in 1940. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(a) and (e). Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion failed on a 2 to 2 vote with Mr. Gallogly and Ms. Montgomery in favor; Mr. Barber and Mr. Crosland opposed.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 5 of 14 Mr. Crosland moved for deferral to the next meeting. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 5. 200 Ferry Street – Survey 6100 – (TMS 532-05-00-019) Constructed in 1951. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Barber moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e). Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion failed on a 2 to 2 vote with Mr. Barber and Mr. Gallogly in favor; Ms. Montgomery and Mr. Crosland opposed. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend deferral. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 6. 206 Ferry Street – Survey 6102 – (TMS 532-05-00-015) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. 7. 206 Ferry Street – Survey 6102.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-015) Constructed in 1950. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. 8. 100 Friend Street – Survey 4226 – (TMS 532-05-00-042) Constructed in 1958. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 6 of 14 Mr. Bucky Wall, homeowner, stated that there has been an addition that does not match the existing structure and the home has vinyl windows. He suggested that it should not be designated historic. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 9. 109 Friend Street – Survey 4230 – (TMS 532-05-00-068) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 10. 110 Friend Street – Survey 4228 – (TMS 532-05-00-066) Constructed in 1951. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Ms. Ashley Woody, homeowner, stated that while she understands wanting to preserve the streetscape and character of the street, there are other homes on the street that have been significantly altered. Ms. Montgomery called for a vote on the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 11. 118 Friend Street – Survey 4229 – (TMS 532-05-00-065) Constructed in 1952. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration of historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 7 of 14 The Commission convened for a short break at 6:49 pm and reconvened at 6:56 pm. 12. 131 Hibben Street – Survey 4240 – (TMS 532-01-00-005) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e). Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 motion with Mr. Barber, Mr. Gallogly, and Ms. Montgomery in favor; Mr. Crosland opposed. 13. 309 Hibben Street – Survey 4247 – (TMS 532-01-00-242) Constructed in 1945. This was approved by consent. 14. 314 Hibben Street – Survey 6214.01 – (TMS 517-15-00-012) Constructed in c. 1950s. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. 15. 212 King Street – Survey 6122 – (TMS 532-01-00-036) Constructed in 1952. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. 16. 114 Live Oak Drive – Survey 6240 – (TMS 517-15-00-055) Constructed in 1958. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 8 of 14 Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 17. 114 Live Oak Drive – Survey 6240.01 – (TMS 517-15-00-055) Constructed in 1958. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. 18. 305 McCormick Street – Survey 4216 – (TMS 532-09-00-068) Constructed in 1959. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. 19. 130 Middle Street – Survey 6016 – (TMS 532-09-00-033) Constructed in 1948. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e). Mr. Barber seconded the motion. Motion failed on a 2 to 2 vote with Mr. Barber and Ms. Montgomery in favor; Mr. Gallogly and Mr. Crosland opposed. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend deferral. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Barber, Mr. Gallogly, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Ms. Montgomery opposed. 20. 202 Middle Street – Survey 4221 – (TMS 532-09-00-029) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 9 of 14 Mr. Barber moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e) and that this is the last representation of this type of architecture. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 21. 340 Middle Street – Survey 6004 – (TMS 532-13-00-014) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Mr. Rett Guerry, homeowner, suggested that the home is not historic and asked that the Commission not designate the home historic. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 22. 301 Morrison Street – Survey 6166 – (TMS 532-01-00-045) Constructed in c. 1940s. This was approved by consent. 23. 320 Morrison Street – Survey 6159 – (TMS 532-01-00-051) Constructed in 1955. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Iris Brown, homeowner, asked for clarification on the reasoning for designating the home historic. She stated that there has been some significant renovations and additions to the home.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 10 of 14 Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. 24. 127 Pitt Street – Survey 5928 – (TMS 532-01-00-085) Constructed in 1945. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 25. 312 Pitt Street – Survey 5943 – (TMS 532-05-00-052) Constructed in 1944. This item was consent. 26. 312 Pitt Street – Survey 5943.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-052) Constructed in 1960s. This item was withdrawn by staff. 27. 413 Pitt Street – Survey 5916 – (TMS 532-05-00-014) Constructed in 1950. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 28. 503 Pitt Street – Survey 5915 – (TMS 532-05-00-021) Constructed in 1940 29. 510 Pitt Street – Survey 4231 – (TMS 532-05-00-045) Constructed in 1950. 30. 627 Pitt Street – Survey 4225 – (TMS 532-05-00-031) Constructed in 1947.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 11 of 14 These items were approved by consent. 31. 631 Pitt Street – Survey 5910 – (TMS 532-05-00-033) Constructed in 1955. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Mr. Barber moved to recommend approval based on §156.432(B)(1)(e). Motion failed due to the lack of a second Mr. Gallogly moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to one vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 32. 631 Pitt Street – Survey 5910.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-033) Constructed in 1955. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. 33. 637 Pitt Street – Survey 4224 – (TMS 532-05-00-034) Constructed in 1958. Mr. Crosland moved for deferral. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 34. 641 Pitt Street – Survey 4223 – (TMS 532-05-00-034) Constructed in 1940. This item was removed by staff 35. 740 Pitt Street – Survey 5958 – (TMS 532-09-00-070) Constructed in 1946.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 12 of 14 36. 754 Pitt Street – Survey 5960.01 – (TMS 532-09-00-245) Constructed in c. 1950. These items were approved by consent. 37. 813 Pitt Street – Survey 5900 – (TMS 532-09-00-255) Constructed in 1946. This item was removed by staff. 38. 834 Pitt Street – Survey 5965 – (TMS 532-09-00-058) Constructed in 1947. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 39. 924 Pitt Street – Survey 6266 – (TMS 532-13-00-053) Constructed in 1940. Mr. Ladson, homeowner, stated that there have been additions to the structure of the home. He stated that the structure is in significant disrepair and is currently unoccupied. He stated that he objects to the property being designated historic. Mr. Crosland moved for deferral. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor. 40. 103 Royall Avenue – Survey 4234 – (TMS 532-01-00-050) Constructed in c. 1940. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend approval. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 13 of 14 41. 103 Royall Avenue – Survey 4234.01 – (TMS 532-01-00-050) Constructed in c. 1940s. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery moved to recommend approval. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. 42. 100 Venning Street – Survey 6177.01 – (TMS 532-01-00-019) Constructed in c. 1950. 43. 303 Venning Street – Survey 6263 – (TMS 532-01-00-262) Constructed in 1945. These items were approved by consent. 44. 307 Venning Street – Survey 6188 – (TMS 532-01-00-263) Constructed in 1940. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Ms. Montgomery to recommend denial of consideration for historic designation. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly, Ms. Montgomery, and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed. 45. 435 Whilden Street – Survey 6171 – (TMS 532-01-00-106) Constructed in 1947. This item was approved by consent. VI. Deferred Items from October 12, 2020 – Staff Report 1. 102 Pitt Street – Survey 5935 – (TMS 532-01-00-090) Constructed in c. 1960. Correspondence Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments.  Historic District Preservation Commission October 20, 2020 Page 14 of 14 Ms. Short expressed concern with the historic designation as it is a commercial building. She suggested that it might prohibit certain types of businesses located in the building. Mr. Crosland moved for deferral. Ms. Montgomery seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. 319 Pitt Street – Survey 5919.01 – (TMS 532-05-00-007) Constructed in c. 1950s. Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments. Mr. Crosland moved to recommend approval. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:09 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes HDPC10202020